Zoar in Tuscarawas County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Zoar Hotel
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, October 22, 2022
1. The Zoar Hotel Marker
Zoar Separatists built the hotel in 1833 to accommodate overflow travelers from their original Ohio & Erie Canal inn. The hotel proved an economic boon to the Zoar community, but, by bringing the outside world into Zoar, ultimately became a source of discontent for members. During its heyday, the Zoar Hotel catered to curiosity-seekers, visiting artists and families escaping the summer heat of nearby cities. Notable guests included Marcus Hanna and President William McKinley. The original structure was enlarged several times, including the now demolished Queen Anne addition which doubled the accommodations. By the mid-twentieth century, the hotel remained open as a popular restaurant with Rathskeller bar until closing to the public in July 1983. The exterior was restored by the Ohio History Connection in 2001-2002.
Erected 2021 by Zoar Community Association, Donna Gardner Memorial Fund and The Ohio History Connection. (Marker Number 30-79.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Ohio Historical Society / The Ohio History Connection series list. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1983.
Location. 40° 36.732′ N, 81° 25.333′ W. Marker is in
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Zoar Town Hall / Zoar and The Ohio & Erie Canal (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Welcome To Zoar (about 400 feet away); Zoar Historic District (about 400 feet away); The Cow Barn Foundation (about 400 feet away); Zoar Village (about 400 feet away); Zoar Garden (about 600 feet away); Oldest Building in Zoar (approx. 0.2 miles away); Zoar Meeting House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Zoar.
Also see . . . Zoar Historic Village. (Submitted on October 24, 2022, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, October 22, 2022
2. The Zoar Hotel and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 21, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 24, 2022, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 136 times since then and 23 times this year. Last updated on June 7, 2023, by Grant & Mary Ann Fish of Galloway, Ohio. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 24, 2022, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
