Coshocton County, Ohio Business Directory & Community Resources
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Coshocton County — County Seat: Coshocton
2026 Population Estimate: 37,377 | Official Website: https://www.coshoctoncounty.net/
Coshocton County is a charming rural county in east-central Ohio with the city of Coshocton as its county seat, situated at the confluence of the Tuscarawas and Walhonding rivers — the historic headwaters of the Muskingum River. The county is defined by its remarkable heritage along the Ohio and Erie Canal, and the lovingly restored Roscoe Village is one of Ohio's premier living history destinations — a fully restored 1830s canal town with artisans, museums, restaurants, and festivals that draws hundreds of thousands of visitors annually. The Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum preserves the region's rich Native American and canal heritage. Major employers include the Coshocton Regional Medical Center. The county is also home to the Clary Gardens and the Coshocton Lake Park recreation area.
▸ Key Industries & Major Employers
Resin manufacturing, agriculture, tourism (Roscoe Village), and glass.
Major employers include Coshocton Regional Medical Center, Pfaltzgraff/York Industries, AEP Ohio, and Novelis (aluminum manufacturing). Roscoe Village, a restored canal-era village, anchors heritage tourism. Dresden is known for the Longaberger Basket Company's former operations.
▸ Notable Economic Development Initiatives
The Coshocton Port Authority works to redevelop former industrial sites, including properties related to the Longaberger era. ARC grants support rural entrepreneurship. The county participates in Ohio's broadband connectivity initiative, targeting rural farms and homes without service.
▸ Infrastructure & Investment Highlights
US-36 and SR-16 connect Coshocton to regional markets. AEP's Conesville Power Plant, now largely closed, is being redeveloped. The Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail passes through the county, supporting heritage tourism and outdoor recreation investment.
