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

William Roscoe Building - 1840

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

1. William Roscoe Building - 1840 Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Since its construction, this has always been a retail building: at one time a grocery store and once a mortuary. The upper floors contain private apartments.

The building is named after William Roscoe, an English poet and abolitionist.

Erected by Roscoe Village Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.

Location. 40° 16.739′ N, 81° 52.597′ W. Marker is in Roscoe, Ohio, in Coshocton County. Marker is at the intersection of Whitewoman Street and Hill Street, on the left when traveling north on Whitewoman Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 365 North Whitewoman Street, 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. James LeRetilley Building - 1847 (a few steps from this marker); Why Is It Called Whitewoman Street? (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Maro Johnson's Office - 1842 (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Maro Johnson's House - c.1833 (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Old Warehouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Wilson Jacob House - c.1890 (within shouting distance of this marker); Jacob Welsh House - c.1840 (within shouting distance of this marker); In 1838 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Roscoe.

Also see . . . Roscoe Village Foundation. (Submitted on February 11, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Additional keywords. Ohio and Erie Canal

William Roscoe Building and Marker image. Click for full size.

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

2. William Roscoe Building and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 29, 2019. It was originally submitted on February 11, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 837 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 11, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.