Come Relax, Discover and Remember in our grassroots community situated in the foothills of the Appalachian region of Ohio. Our breathtaking scenery, invigorating recreation and fun attractions make us a worthwhile stop and exciting adventure in your vacation plans. In addition we offer over 15 Festivals and Special Events throughout the year that feature Hot Air Balloons, Heritage Crafts, Old Time Music, Apple Butter Stirrin and historical remembrances of the local ancestry. Are you ready to take a step away from the hustle and bustle of today's life into Ohio's rich past?
Tourism and Lifestyle
Check out http:///www.visitcoshocton.com for more detailed information on all of the tourist activities and facilities throughout Coshocton County.
Lake Park Recreational Complex
Located one-half mile from Historic Roscoe Village, this venue offers visitors a wide array of recreational opportunities. The Aquatic Center provides summertime fun with its 2-story water slides, Water Play gym and tunnels. The Camping area includes 69 elecrtric sites, 30 primitive sites, and modern bathhouse, and a calm setting along the Walhonding River. The Playvilion is an extensive playground structure that all children are sure to enjoy- including swings, bridges, a sand canal, and slides. The Lake Park Pavilion is a restored 1920's big dance hall that hosts a variety of activities from weddings, dances, company picnics, and banquets. For more information please call The Lake Park staff at 740.622.7528 or visit their website at www.coshoctonlakepark.com.
Universe Bride/Unusual Junction
Ohio's largest bridal shop is right here in Coshocton County! Whether you are a bride or a teenager preparing for prom, the Universe Bride is the place to be. Located just east of West Lafayette on U.S. 36 (midway between I-77 and the city of Coshocton), the Universe Bride is bustling with visitors from through Ohio and its neighboring states. Parents can dine at the Happy Days theme diner and enjoy an Amish style cheese and sweet shop during their visit to the bride shop. Mapquest West Lafayette, Ohio and look for the trains on U.S. 36 and you have found this destination. For more information click here.
Coshocton Golf Courses
The rolling hills of Coshocton are an ideal place for scenic golf courses, with four different locations throughout the county.
River Greens-Located outside of West Lafayette on State Route 751-click here for more information
Coshocton County Country Club-Located on Cambridge Road, Coshocton
Hilltop Golf Course-Located in Lake Park area of State Route 83
Hickory Flats Golf Course-Located in West Lafayette, Coshocton County
Kids America
Coshocton County's unparalleled philanthropic environment led to the creation of Kids America - a unique community amenity for any rural area. Kids America features indoor youth and adult soccer fields, tennis, volleyball, basketball, indoor tracks and more. Senior citizens frequently use the walking area for exercise - the doors are open for individuals and families of all ages. There is nothing like Kids America anywhere in Eastern Ohio - a wonderful location for your family when you invest, relocate, or visit Coshocton County. For more information, visit www.kids-america.org.
Ravens Glenn Winery
Raven's Glenn Winery is located on the banks of the beautiful Tuscarawas River, eight miles west of Interstate 77 on U.S. Highway 36. The wine making facility allows visitors to explore the many fascinating processes and tastes of each of their 15 wine selections. The Italian restaurant at the winery serves delicious entrees developed specifically to accompany the company's wine selection. For more information call 740.545.1000 or visit www.ravensglenn.com.
Pearl Valley Cheese
2008 World Championship Smoked Swiss Cheese Silver Medal was given to Pearl Valley Cheese located in Coshocton County Ohio. Pearl Valley Cheese was awarded the Silver Medal for their Smoked Swiss Cheese at the World Championship Cheese Contest in Madison Wisconsin.The contest had 1,941 entries from 19 countries that were entered into 77 cheese classifications. Some of the countries represented were the Netherlands, Denmark, Canada, Switzerland, Austria, Sweden, Italy, France and the United States of America. For more information click here.
Woodbury Wildlife Area
Just seven minutes outside Coshocton on SR 541, this area has over 19,000 acres, the largest public hunting and fishing area in Ohio! Managed by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, their main objective is to maintain the area for wildlife-related recreations. Other features include a Class A shooting range with 48 shooting benches and a walk through archery trail with 20 targets set at various yardages. For more information you can call 740.327.2109 or visit www.dnr.state.oh.us
Coshocton County Fair
The Coshocton County Fair has been in existence since 1851, bringing competition and enjoyment to the residents of this central Ohio community. Since the Coshocton County Fair is one of the last in the state, the agricultural products on display are among the best in Ohio. Elaborate displays of pumpkins, corn, potatoes and apples fill the agricultural hall, while the livestock barns are filled with the pride of the county's 4-H and FFA members. Open class exhibitors and the traditional racing program round out the 6-day agricultural fair. But of course no fair would be complete without the thrill of the midway, and Coshocton County Fair is no exception. For more information visit
www.coshoctoncountyfair.org
History and Heritage
Coshocton County traces its roots back to its earliest days as the capital of the Delaware Indians and the early establishment of a Moravian mission. The varied history is celebrated today through a wealth of historical sites: Towne Centre with it's stately 19th Century Courthouse, Historic Roscoe Village and the remnants of the Ohio & Erie Canal system, the restored Helmick Covered Bridge, the Old Stone Fort, believed to be the oldest building in the state of Ohio and presumed to be built by a scout serving under the French explorer LaSalle around 1679, and the fascinating Ohio historic relics housed in the nationally accredited Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum.
Monticello III Canal Boat
Located just east of historic Roscoe Village on Ohio 83 North, this forty-five minute horse-drawn ride in a preserved canal boat on a restored section of the Ohio and Erie Canal is an experience not to be missed! The Monticello III leaves port Tuesday through Thursday on the hour from 1:00pm to 3:00pm and Friday through Sunday on the hour from 1:00pm to 5:00pm from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Following Labor Day the boat runs on Saturdays and Sundays until mid-October from 1pm to 5pm. It is important to note that the Monticello III does not make regular runs on Mondays (with the exception of Memorial Day and Labor Day. Tickets for the Monticello III are separate from Living History Tour tickets or admission to the Johnson Humrickhouse Museum and can be purchased at the Canal Boat Landing or at the Visitor Center in combination with your Living History Tour ticket. For more information, visit http://www.roscoevillage.com/history.htm.
Johnson-Humrick House Museum
The Museum has five galleries. Four hold permanent exhibits: American Indian, Historic Ohio, Euro-American decorative arts, and Asian. The fifth gallery displays temporary exhibits of varied content, from fine art and craft to local history and world cultures. A number of the Museum's collections are of national significance, including its American Indian basketry and beadwork and Chinese lacquer ware, carvings and ceramics. The gift shop at JHM offers collection-related books, decorative items, fine craft, toys and jewelry. For more information call 740.622.8710 or visit www.jhmuseum.org.
Coshocton Public Library
Coshocton Public Library, the West Lafayette Branch and Bookmobile serve Coshocton County, providing entertainment and educational information for all ages. Our collection exceeds 100,000 books, movies, magazines, audio books and more. Visit our website at www.coshoctonlibrary.org to see a list of events and programs available for children, teens and adults. 655 Main Street Coshocton, Oh 43812 or call 740-622-0956
Arts and Crafts
Explore the exhibits of the Pomerene Center for the Arts or the Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum for fascinating displays of the rich artistic heritage of this region. Experience the arts first-hand with a visit to one of the many working craft venues in Coshocton County. Watch the skilled work of the potters at Liberty Pottery Studio, the chandler forming unique candles at Home & Hearth LTD., or the crafters demonstrating traditional techniques during the living history tour of Historic Roscoe Village.
Pomerene Center for the Arts
"Promoting Community Involvement in the Arts" The Pomerene Center for the Arts provides diverse community arts programming. The Center mounts 7 visual and multimedia art exhibits, the Dogwood Festival, classes for adults and children, art camps, concerts on the lawn and a Halloween parade. Pomerene Center for the Arts can also help you arrange visits to local artists' studios and galleries. For more information please call 740.622.0326 or visit www.pomerenearts.org.
Triple Locks Theater
The Triple Locks Theater located in Roscoe Village remains one of Ohio's premier community theaters, hosting regional competitions, and other local entertainment in addition to the quality community theater productions. The Coshocton Footlight Players are a community theater group that has entertained Coshocton County for nearly sixty years. For more information visit www.footlightplayers.com.
Business
Ohio Central Railroad
The Ohio Central Railroad System, with headquarters in Coshocton, operates nearly 500 miles of rail in Ohio and Pennsylvania providing transportation options for businesses in Coshocton and Eastern Ohio. Ohio Central Railroad stands ready to meet your business needs as a part of Coshocton County's economic development team. For more information, visit
www.ohiocentral.com.
Richard Downing Airport
Upon landing, you'll enjoy our spacious and comfortable terminal building, a friendly and accommodating staff and the lowest fuel prices around.
You can experience your own kind of time travel with a visit to historic Roscoe village, a restored canal town, where you can observe life as it was a century and a half ago. You can visit one of the several wineries in the area, or enjoy a day at Lake Park.
We're not big, Coshocton County doesn't require a big airport, but it deserves a good one. That's exactly what we have - one of the very best small airports in the nation - one that contributes over a million dollars to the local economy every year.
Downing presently has a 4,113 foot lighted runway with runway end identifier lights. Instrument approach is available through a VOR/DME RNAV and a VOR or GPS-A approach off the Zanesville VOR and a GPS approach to runway 22.
Landing assistance is provided by PAPIs on both runway approaches.
Richard Downing Airport has hangars to accommodate 30 aircraft and tie down spaces for over 50 aircraft. Mechanics can provide emergency repairs at the airport weekdays between 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM.
Visitors can enjoy our comfortable public lounge, satellite TV and free popcorn. Pilots can check their flight plans, get a free cup of coffee and relax in the privacy of a separate pilots' lounge.
For more detailed information visit
www.coshoctonairport.com
Coshocton Ethanol, LLC
A wholly owned subsidiary of Altra, Inc. which is a California based developer of renewable energies, Coshocton Ethanol, LLC is on target to open its $105 million production facility in the fall of 2007. The plant is projected to produce 55 - 60 million gallons of ethanol a year and will employ 41 permanent, full-time workers. The facility is located south of Ohio 16 on County Road 271 west of the city of Coshocton.
Kraft Foods
Kraft Foods, located in Coshocton, was originally built in 1967 as a subsidiary of Fairmont Foods, a dairy producer. Now owned by Oscar Meyer, which acquired the building in 1983, the business puts out 100 million pounds of cured meat each year.
With the recently completed addition of an 84,000 square-foot warehouse, the business is expanding its production into different foods and varieties of bacon such as maple flavored and low sodium. New expansion in the area supports nearly all of the company’s bacon production.
Coshocton Industrial Park
This site is 20 acres plus with access to road and rail. It is located less than one mile of SR 16 with infrastructure and road improvements scheduled for 2005. The property is owned by Coshocton Port Authority and is 2 miles from the proposed Agricultural Industrial Park in Western Coshocton County. Contact Coshocton Port Authority for additional information.
Education
Coshocton Campus, An innovative approach to higher education is impacting lives in Coshocton! This unique collaborative effort brings higher education into the Coshocton community and allows residents to LEARN MORE and EARN MORE. Located at Kenwood and South Second Street, the Coshocton Campus offers associates, bachelors, and masters degree programs from institutions including Central Ohio Technical College, The Ohio State University Newark and Muskingum College.
The Coshocton Campus is also home to the Business and Industry Institute, offering non-credit customized training to Coshocton area businesses.
Financial aid and scholarship opportunities are available. For more information, stop by the Center located at 249 Kenwood Drive or call 740.622.1408
Medical Services
Coshocton County Memorial Hospital is a 90 bed acute-care hospital with a 61 bed extended care facility attached. CCMH is always expanding to include more areas of interest. Currently they offer specialists in sleep disorders, occupational and physical therapy, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, speech and respiratory care. There is at least one physician on call at all times.
Physicians: 27 CCMH physicians, 10 visiting clinic doctors
Nursing Homes: Five, with locations in Coshocton and West Lafayette
Specialized Care:
CCMH Radiology and MRI
Magness Diagnostic Clinic
Urgent Care facility
Family Physicians of Coshocton Incorporated
For more medical services information, contact CCMH at 740.622.6411
Colleges
COTC - Coshocton Campus
200 North Whitewoman Street
Coshocton, OH 43812
740-622-1405
http://newark.osu.edu/coshocton/introduction.asp
Public Schools (K - 12)
Coshocton City Schools
1207 Cambridge Road
Coshocton, OH 43812
740-622-1901
http://www.coshoctonredskins.com/
Ridgewood School District
225 West Union Avenue
West Lafayette, OH 43845
740-545-6354
http://www.ridgewood.k12.oh.us/
Riverview School District
26496 SR 60 North
Warsaw, OH 43844
740-824-3521
http://www.river-view.k12.oh.us/
Coshocton County Career Center
23640 Airport Road
Coshocton, OH 43812
740-622-0211
http://www.coshocton-jvs.k12.oh.us/
Public Day Care/Pre-Schools
Coshocton County Headstart
2822 Otsego Avenue
Coshocton, OH 43812
740-622-3667
Coshocton County Alternative School
1567 Cassingham Hollow Drive
Coshocton, OH 43812
740-622-3829
Muskingum Valley Educational Service
120 South Fourth Street
Coshocton, OH 43812
740-622-2924
Rainbow-Riverview Child Care
1160 Cassingham Hollow Drive
Coshocton, OH 43812
740-622-8665
YWCA Child Care/Pre-School
623 Main Street
Coshocton, OH 43812
740-622-3542
Parochial Schools
Coshocton Christian School
23891 Airport Road
Coshocton, OH 43812
740-622-5052
Montessori School of Coshocton
4th & Chestnut Streets
Coshocton, OH 43812
740-622-3127
http://coshoctonmontessori.org/
Precious Treasures
120 West Union Avenue
West Lafayette, OH 43845
740-545-6082
Redeemer Academy
404 South 4th Street
Coshocton, OH 43812
740-622-8012
Sacred Heart School/Pre-School
128 Burt Avenue
Coshocton, OH 43812
740-622-3728
740-623-2119
Special Education Services
Coshocton County Board of MRDD
Hopewell School
23720 Airport Road
Coshocton, OH 43812
740-622-2032
http://www.coshmrdd.org/
Adult Education/Vocational Schools
Coshocton County Career Center
23640 CR 202
Coshocton, OH 43812
740-622-0211
http://www.coshocton-jvs.k12.oh.us/
