
July 18, 2022
by Pickerington Online Contributor Dr. Michael Nicodemus

The canal system enabled farmers a means to transport their goods to the Ohio River or Lake Erie. Most of the system existed through the 1800s but the spread of rail lines brought the canal era to an end. In 1913, a flood devastated the system and washed out the portion of the canal in Roscoe Village. It was not rebuilt.
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Photo by Michael Nicodemus

The Monticello III departs hourly from 1-3 PM Tuesdays thru Sundays, Memorial Day weekend thru Labor Day weekend. Closed on Mondays. Weekend operation Labor Day through mid-October. Group rates and special charters available. The operating schedule is subject to change due to weather conditions. Please call ahead for current schedule. 740-622-7528.
Tickets are $8.00 for adults, $7.00 for seniors and $6.00 for children ages 5-12. Children younger than five may ride for free.
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“The story goes on today — in a village alive with fascinating historic tours, beautifully appointed buildings, annual festivals and events, and breathtaking gardens and pathways.”
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Roscoe Village Sweets & Treats





According to their website, the Warehouse Steak n’ Stein was built around 1838. The building served not only as a warehouse for canal cargo but also as a general merchandise store. For a short time, it also housed as the Roscoe Post Office.
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Country Drives

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Photo by Michael Nicodemus
Longaberger Basket

According to Atlas Obscura, “The Big Basket, which opened in 1997, is a scaled-up version of Longaberger’s signature Medium Market Basket. Most of the cherry wood used in the Big Basket came from the grounds of the Longaberger Golf Club in Hanover. The Big Basket also boasts two enormous handles, heated during the winter to thaw ice.”
Photo by Michael Nicodemus

Photo by Michael Nicodemus



Check out Uncle Mike’s previous adventures:
Day Trippin’ – Amish Country
Day Trippin’ – Cinci Part 1
Day Trippin’ – Grandview
Day Trippin’ – Wheeling Part 1
Day Trippin’ – Wheeling Part 2
Day Trippin’ Downtown Columbus