Zoar Village
Facility
The village of Zoar, meaning "sanctuary from evil," was established in 1817 by a small group of German immigrants who had separated from the Lutheran Church and come to the United States for religious freedom. To survive economically, they launched an experiment in communal living, which lasted until 1898. Recognized for its magnificent community garden, the use of color and symmetry in its public and private buildings, and for its significance for its religious and social history, Zoar is designated as a National Register Historic District.
Current Project
State appropriations totaling $1.3 million have helped in the acquisition and ongoing rehabilitation of the Zoar Hotel, the planning of exhibits, and the renovation of several buildings. An additional $90,000 was appropriated in Am. Sub. H.B. 562 of the 127th General Assembly for roof replacement on the Number One House.
Location
Tuscarawas County
State Rt. 212
P.O. Box 404
Zoar, Ohio 44697
Phone
(330) 874-4336
