Old Canal Smoke House

About Old Canal Smoke House If you're in the mood for hickory smoked barbeque then this is the place for you! The Old Canal Smoke House is located in historic downtown Chillicothe, Ohio and has everything from great ribs, chicken, prime rib and salmon to sandwiches, burgers, appetizers and desserts. We also serve all legal beverages and have both a banquet room and patio dining available. Founded in 1796 by Colonel Nathaniel Massie where the Paint Creek and Scioto River come together, Massie laid out plans for the village of what is now the City of Chillicothe. The Old Canal Smoke House sits on the bank of the Ohio and Erie Canal that ran throughout Ohio from Cleveland to Portsmouth. The arrival of the canal gave a boost to agriculture in Ross County by provising farmers an inexpensive way to ship their grain to markets. The canal also attracted settlers to our area and was a major influence on the growth of Chillicothe and Ross County. The word Chillicothe comes from the Shawnee Indian word meaning "principal town". The Old Canal Smoke House was founded in 2004 by Dane and Jodie Straub offering the areas finest food and their specialties: smoked prime rib, pork, brisket, fish and chicken.