History
Coshocton County has a rich and diverse history, starting with the Old Stone Fort, reputed to be the oldest structure in Ohio and presumed to be built by a scout serving under the French explorer LaSalle around 1679. Roscoe Village is part of the original Erie Canal Locks.
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Business Opportunities Coshocton has easy access to I-77 for obtaining raw materials and dispensing finished products. There are in-house training programs for business and industry. Two national and two local banks are also available to finance business activities.
Business Growth
Coshocton recently formed a Port Authority for economic development, business expansion and retention.
Major Employers
AK Steel Holding Corp.
Attria / Kraft Foods
Amerian Electric Power Co.
Ansell Limited
Coshocton Memorial Hospital
Lancaster Colony Corp / Pretty Prdts.
McWane Corp / Clow Water Systems
Smurfit - Stone Container Corp.
Business Potential
Coshocton seeks to attract plastic processing companies to go along with its existing industrial base.
Business Support Organizations
Coshocton County Chamber of Commerce
101 N. White Woman Street
Coshocton OH 43812
(740) 622-5411
West Lafayette Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 113
West Lafayette OH 43845
(740) 545-9370
Coshocton Port Authority
440-B N. White Woman Street
Coshocton OH 43812
(740) 622-7005
East Ohio Development Alliance
326 Highland Avenue
Cambridge OH 43725
(740) 432-7902
Natural Resources
Coshocton County lies in the Muskingum River Basin and has an abundant water supply.
Educational Resources
The Coshocton Educational Center recently opened with four separate educational entities, Muskingum College, Ohio State University, Central Ohio Technical College and Hocking Hills, as members. The member institutions are collaborating to provide a selection of two year and master's programs to local and surrounding county residents. Programs currently offered include nursing, computer skills, and education. Hocking Hills is planning to offer hospitality courses and training.
Convention Facilities
The restored dance pavilion at Lake Park can host up to 300 attendees. Smaller conferences can be hosted at Towne Center Civic Hall, KidsAmerica or the Coshocton Village Inn and Suites.
High-Speed Internet Access
Broadband services including Wireless, DSL and Cable are available in various parts of the county.
Tourism and Lifestyle Coshocton combines a comfortable atmosphere with plenty of attractions and things to do. Lake Park Complex offers a variety of outdoor recreational activities and is one of three golf courses in the county. Two working potteries, two wineries, a basket factory and a unique bridal outlet/delicatessen combination provide an interesting mix of local businesses. Local sportsmen will appreciate the third largest reported county deer population in Ohio.
The arts are also strong in Coshocton. The community band provides free entertainment each weekend in June and July on the lawn at the historic courthouse, and the community choir offers two concerts every year. The All Ohio Youth Choir also performs in town annually.
Top Five Spots to Visit
Top Five Events to Attend
- Civil War Reenactment
- Canal Days
- County Fair
- Apple Butter Stirrin'
- Christmas Candle Lighting and Festival of Trees
Famous Citizens
- Bob Brenley, coach of the Arizona Diamondbacks
- Gordon Graham, CNN news broadcaster
- William Green, labor leader
- Mike McCullough, golfer
Airports
Richard Downing Airport
24359 County Road 202
Coshocton, OH 43812
(740) 622-2252
Visitor Services
Coshocton CVB
P.O. Box 905
Coshocton, OH 43812
(800) 338-4724
Travel Agents
AAA
(740) 622-2910
T's Travel
(740) 622-3471
Car Rental
Mission Auto
(740) 623-8337
Goodcents Auto
(740) 622-3471
Health Services
Coshocton County Memorial Hospital
(740) 622-6411
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