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About Coshocton County

Coshocton County, Ohio is located in the east-central part of the state and is part of the Appalachian region. It was formed in 1810 from parts of Muskingum and Tuscarawas counties. The county was named after the Native American tribe of the same name, which had inhabited the area for centuries prior to the arrival of European settlers. The first settlers in the area were mostly of German and English descent, and they began arriving in the late 1700s. The county was officially organized in 1811, and the first county seat was located in the town of West Lafayette. The county was divided into two townships, Coshocton and Lafayette, in 1815. The county experienced rapid growth in the early 19th century, with the population increasing from just over 1,000 in 1820 to nearly 10,000 by 1840. This growth was largely due to the development of the Ohio and Erie Canal, which connected the county to the rest of the state and the nation. The canal also brought an influx of new settlers, including many Irish immigrants. The county continued to grow throughout the 19th century, and by 1900 the population had reached nearly 30,000. The county was home to a variety of industries, including lumber, coal mining, and manufacturing. The county also had a thriving agricultural sector, with the production of corn, wheat, and other crops. The 20th century saw the county's population peak at nearly 40,000 in the 1950s. Since then, the population has declined steadily, and as of 2020, the population is estimated to be around 36,000. Despite this decline, the county remains an important part of the state's economy, with a variety of industries, including manufacturing, agriculture, and tourism. Coshocton County is also home to a variety of historical sites, including the Roscoe Village Historic District, the Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum, and the Coshocton County Courthouse. The county is also home to several state parks, including Clary Gardens, Lake Park, and Atwood Lake.

Coshocton County Facts

1. Coshocton County is home to the world's largest cuckoo clock, located in the town of Walhonding.
2. The county is home to the world's largest free-standing covered bridge, the Roscoe Village Covered Bridge.
3. Coshocton County is home to the world's largest hand-dug well, the Roscoe Village Well.
4. The county is home to the world's largest Amish settlement, with over 10,000 Amish living in the area.
5. Coshocton County is home to the world's largest popcorn ball, weighing in at over 1,000 pounds.
6. The county is home to the world's largest quilt, measuring over 10,000 square feet.
7. Coshocton County is home to the world's largest collection of covered bridges, with over 20 bridges in the area.
8. The county is home to the world's largest collection of historic barns, with over 200 barns in the area.

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