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Historic Zoar Village is an historic communal settlement in the city of Zoar, originally founded in 1817 by the Society of Separatists of Zoar German religious dissenter group.
The village is named in honor of the Biblical village in the story of Lot, a metaphorical reference to the group's escape from religious persecution. Though the separatist society has been disbanded today, many historic buildings from its era remain, including structures within the National Register of Historic Places-listed Zoar Historic District. Visitors can explore the village's living history elements, including attractions such as the Zoar Garden and Greenhouse and the village's No. 1 House, which is operated as a museum detailing daily Society community life in the 19th century. Local boutiques, restaurants, and pubs dot the city's downtown district, which is also home to quaint restored bed and breakfast facilities.
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