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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.
Group tours of 10 or more can be accommodated by making arrangements in advance
Call 740-622-7644 ext.20
to schedule your group tour today!
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 actors, 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.