Roscoe in Coshocton County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Dr. Maro Johnson's Office - 1842
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., November 29, 2009
1. Dr. Maro Johnson's Office - 1842 Marker
In 1842, Maro Johnson purchased a portion of lot #2. The deed read that Johnson had to have the property paid for and a respectable building erected on it within one year. Those terms were met. The building became Dr. Johnson's office.
Erected by Roscoe Village Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Science & Medicine • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1842.
Location. 40° 16.718′ N, 81° 52.585′ W. Marker is in Roscoe, Ohio, in Coshocton County. It is on Whitewoman Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker and house are immediately south of the Roscoe General Store, 348 N. Whitewoman Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Coshocton OH 43812, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Amish Country. It is also in the American Midwest, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Dr. Maro Johnson's House - c.1833 (a few steps from this marker); James LeRetilley Building - 1847 (within shouting distance of this marker); Wilson Jacob House - c.1890 (within shouting distance of this marker); William Roscoe Building - 1840 (within shouting distance of this marker); In 1838 (within shouting distance of this marker); 24 Star Flag
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Daniel Boyd House - c.1825 (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).
Also see . . . Roscoe Village Foundation. (Submitted on February 11, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Additional keywords. Ohio and Erie Canal
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., November 29, 2009
2. Dr. Maro Johnson's Office and Marker (White Building)
Photographed by Joel Seewald, August 27, 2016
3. Dr. Maro Johnson's Office and Marker (White Building)
Credits. This page was last revised on August 30, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 11, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,165 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 11, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 3. submitted on August 30, 2016, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.
