National Register of Historic Places listings in Coshocton County, Ohio facts for kids
This page is all about the cool old buildings and places in Coshocton County, Ohio, that are listed on something called the National Register of Historic Places. Think of it like a special list of important places in the United States that are worth protecting because of their history.
These places are super important because they help us learn about the past. They might be old houses, churches, bridges, or even whole neighborhoods that tell a story about how people lived long ago. In Coshocton County, there are 20 different places on this list right now. One place used to be on the list but was removed.
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What is the National Register of Historic Places?
The National Register of Historic Places (often called the NRHP) is the official list of buildings, districts, objects, sites, and structures that are important in American history. It's like a hall of fame for historic places! When a place is added to this list, it means it's recognized for its special history, architecture, or what it means to the community.
Being on the National Register helps protect these places. It encourages people to take care of them so future generations can also learn from them. It's a way to celebrate and remember the stories of the past.
Cool Historic Places in Coshocton County
Coshocton County has many amazing places that have been added to the National Register. Each one has its own unique story! Here are some of the interesting spots you can find:
- Adams-Gray House: This old house, built a long time ago, is located southeast of Trinway. It's a great example of early homes in the area.
- Chalfant Church: South of Warsaw, this church has stood for many years, serving its community.
- Coshocton County Courthouse: Right in the heart of Coshocton, this building is where important county decisions have been made for decades. It's a grand building with lots of history.
- Eldridge-Higgins Building: Found on Orange Street in Coshocton, this building shows us what town buildings looked like in the past.
- Andrew Ferguson House: East of West Lafayette, this house is another historic home that tells us about life in the past.
- Helmick Covered Bridge: East of Blissfield, this is a classic covered bridge. Covered bridges are special because they are rare and show old building techniques.
- Thomas Johnson House: Located in Plainfield, this house is a significant part of the town's history.
- Johnson-Humrickhouse House: In Coshocton, this house is now a museum! It's a fantastic place to learn about local history and see artifacts from the past.
- Lamberson-Markley Houses: These houses in Canal Lewisville offer a glimpse into the architectural styles of their time.
- Samuel Lee House: Another historic home in Coshocton, showing the different types of houses built over the years.
- J.F. Meek Buildings: These buildings in Coshocton are examples of historic commercial architecture.
- Daniel Miller House: West of West Lafayette, this house is a piece of the county's rural history.
- Cuthbert Milligan House: North of Coshocton, this house is another important historic residence.
- Muskingum River Navigation Historic District: This isn't just one building, but a whole area along the Muskingum River! It includes parts of the old river navigation system, like locks and dams, which were super important for moving goods and people long ago.
- Eli Nichols Farm: West of Walhonding, this farm shows us what farming life was like in the past.
- Old Union School: On Sycamore Street in Coshocton, this old school building reminds us of how education used to be.
- Roscoe Village: This is a whole historic village in Coshocton! It's been restored to look like a canal town from the 1830s and 1840s. You can visit and see what life was like during that time, with old shops and homes.
- Walhonding Canal Lock No. 9: West of Warsaw, this is a part of the old Walhonding Canal. Canals were like water highways that helped transport goods before trains and cars were common.
- Warsaw Hotel: In Warsaw, this hotel has a long history of hosting travelers and locals.
Current listings
| Name on the Register | Image | Date listed | Location | City or town | Description | |
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| 1 | Adams-Gray House |
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(#79001797) |
Southeast of Trinway on Tobacco Hill Rd. 40°09′31″N 81°56′54″W / 40.158611°N 81.948333°W |
Virginia Township | Extends into Cass Township in Muskingum County |
| 2 | Chalfant Church |
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(#82004416) |
South of Warsaw off State Route 60 40°10′58″N 82°01′06″W / 40.182778°N 82.018333°W |
Washington Township | |
| 3 | Coshocton County Courthouse |
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(#73001402) |
Courthouse Sq. 40°16′27″N 81°51′59″W / 40.274167°N 81.866389°W |
Coshocton | |
| 4 | Eldridge-Higgins Building |
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(#98001012) |
525 Orange St. 40°16′14″N 81°51′48″W / 40.270694°N 81.863333°W |
Coshocton | |
| 5 | Andrew Ferguson House |
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(#78002028) |
East of West Lafayette on State Route 751 40°16′19″N 81°43′38″W / 40.271944°N 81.727222°W |
Lafayette Township | |
| 6 | Helmick Covered Bridge |
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(#75001348) |
East of Blissfield on Township Road 25 40°23′35″N 81°56′34″W / 40.393056°N 81.942778°W |
Clark Township | |
| 7 | Thomas Johnson House |
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(#82004415) |
State Route 541 40°12′33″N 81°43′01″W / 40.209167°N 81.717083°W |
Plainfield | |
| 8 | Johnson-Humrickhouse House |
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(#74001424) |
302 S. 3rd St. 40°16′14″N 81°52′00″W / 40.270556°N 81.866667°W |
Coshocton | |
| 9 | Lamberson-Markley Houses |
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(#84000125) |
713 Main St. in Canal Lewisville 40°17′55″N 81°50′24″W / 40.298750°N 81.840000°W |
Tuscarawas Township | |
| 10 | Samuel Lee House |
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(#79001796) |
306 4th St. 40°16′36″N 81°51′54″W / 40.276667°N 81.865°W |
Coshocton | |
| 11 | J.F. Meek Buildings |
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(#85000033) |
546 Chestnut St. and 213-215 N. 6th St. 40°16′30″N 81°51′43″W / 40.275°N 81.861944°W |
Coshocton | |
| 12 | Daniel Miller House |
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(#80002967) |
West of West Lafayette at 52357 County Road 16 40°16′40″N 81°46′41″W / 40.277778°N 81.778056°W |
Lafayette Township | |
| 13 | Cuthbert Milligan House |
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(#80002966) |
North of Coshocton 40°19′58″N 81°53′36″W / 40.332778°N 81.893333°W |
Keene Township | |
| 14 | Muskingum River Navigation Historic District |
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(#07000025) |
Coshocton, Muskingum, Morgan, Washington Counties 40°17′02″N 81°52′39″W / 40.283889°N 81.877500°W |
Numerous jurisdictions | |
| 15 | Eli Nichols Farm |
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(#82001364) |
Off the junction of Rabbit Ridge and Brush Run Rds., west of Walhonding 40°21′16″N 82°10′59″W / 40.354444°N 82.183056°W |
Newcastle Township | |
| 16 | Old Union School |
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(#84000127) |
310 Sycamore St. 40°16′41″N 81°51′59″W / 40.278056°N 81.866389°W |
Coshocton | |
| 17 | Roscoe Village |
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(#73001403) |
Whitewoman and High Sts. 40°16′35″N 81°52′36″W / 40.276389°N 81.876667°W |
Coshocton | |
| 18 | Walhonding Canal Lock No. 9 |
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(#86000307) |
State Route 715, west of Warsaw 40°20′42″N 82°04′33″W / 40.345°N 82.075833°W |
Jefferson Township | |
| 19 | Warsaw Hotel |
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(#94000244) |
102 E. Main St. 40°20′08″N 82°00′23″W / 40.335556°N 82.006389°W |
Warsaw |
Former listing
Sometimes, a place might be removed from the National Register. This can happen if it gets damaged, or if its historical importance changes. One such place in Coshocton County was the Rodrick Bridge.
| Name on the Register | Image | Date listed | Date removed | Location | City or town | Summary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rodrick Bridge |
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(#78002027) |
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8.5 miles (13.6 km) southeast of Coshocton 40°10′00″N 81°46′20″W / 40.166667°N 81.772222°W |
Coshocton |
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