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

Village Smithy - c.1890

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

1. Village Smithy - c.1890 Marker

Inscription.
Roscoe has a long history with blacksmithing, but not always at this location. Originally consisting of a two-story center section with a one-story south wing, our smithy was constructed c.1890 as a stable. In 1905, the original south wing was demolished and a new one built by 1912. C.1925 the building was home to an automobile garage. The north wing was added by 1930. A local blacksmith, Cleon “Tinker” Dobson had his shop in this building from 1932 to his retirement in the early 1970s. The building was renovated by Roscoe Village Foundation in 1978.

Erected by Roscoe Village Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.

Location. 40° 16.815′ N, 81° 52.556′ W. Marker is in Roscoe, Ohio, in Coshocton County. Marker is on Whitewoman Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker is about 400 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. Hay Craft and Learning Center - 1987 (a few steps from this marker); Daniel Carroll House - c.1850 (within shouting distance of

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this marker); This Building (within shouting distance of this marker); George LeRetilley House - 1853 (within shouting distance of this marker); Capt. Bill Smart (within shouting distance of this marker); Jacob Welsh House - c.1840 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Warehouse (about 300 feet away); Nicholas Schott (about 400 feet away). 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

Village Smithy - c.1890 and Marker image. Click for full size.

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

2. Village Smithy - c.1890 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 840 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 13, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.