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River Ridge Leather Company occupies the beautifully restored James LeRetilley Building. You can purchase quality leather goods that are hand-crafted using traditional tools and techniques by the owner himself.
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James LeRetilley Building - c.1847: James LeRetilley Sr. purchased this building in 1849, but died only 1 year later. LeRetilley moved to Caldersburgh (later changed to Roscoe) in 1825 from Muskingum County and opened a general store with William Wood. On August 2, 1926, he was appointed as the first postmaster in Caldersburgh.
Hours of Operation
Daily 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Closed Monday-Wednesday in Winter.
Closed Monday in Fall.
What Do Our Visitors Say?
Roscoe Village takes you right back in time with cobblestone sidewalks and a number of period buildings, which you can tour after paying a small admission. The living history tour includes costumed [interpreters], which guide you through fully restored rooms. The tour can easily take up an entire morning and afternoon. While it is a great excursion for school-age children, I found it to be entertaining and educational for adults as well. I also learned a lot about the history of trade canals and their operation in Ohio after viewing a short film at the information center and a riding in the horse-drawn canal boat.