Roscoe in Coshocton County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Jacob Welsh House - c.1840

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 29, 2009

1. Jacob Welsh House - c.1840 Marker

Inscription.
This house, built by 1840, was the home of Jacob Welsh. Welsh is on record as having been a toll collector from 1836-1837.

Being a favorite of Mrs. Frances Montgomery, one of the founders of the restoration project, this was the first building to be restored (1968).

Erected by Roscoe Village Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1840.

Location. 40° 16.768′ N, 81° 52.564′ W. Marker is in Roscoe, Ohio, in Coshocton County. Marker is on Whitewoman Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker is about 100 feet north of the intersection of Whitewoman Street and Hill Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Coshocton OH 43812, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Old Warehouse (a few steps from this marker); Daniel Carroll House - c.1850 (within shouting distance of this marker); George LeRetilley House - 1853 (within shouting distance of this marker); Why Is It Called Whitewoman Street? (within shouting distance of this marker); Hay Craft and Learning Center - 1987

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(within shouting distance of this marker); William Roscoe Building - 1840 (within shouting distance of this marker); James LeRetilley Building - 1847 (within shouting distance of this marker); Village Smithy - c.1890 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Roscoe.

Also see . . . Roscoe Village Foundation. (Submitted on January 13, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Additional keywords. Ohio and Erie Canal

Jacob Welsh House - c.1840 and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 29, 2009

2. Jacob Welsh House - c.1840 and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 21, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 13, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 925 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 13, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.