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A to Z Junktiques, Benton, AR (2026)

08/15/2026

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08/15/2026

Well I almost got too busy and forgot this weeks history lesson! Did you know?

McCoy Pottery was founded in Roseville and Zanesville, Ohio, by members of the McCoy family starting in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The company evolved from making utilitarian storage crocks into creating famous decorative art pottery, vases, and whimsical planters before closing in 1990.

Early Beginnings and Mergers1899: James W. McCoy established the J.W. McCoy Pottery Company in Roseville, Ohio, making practical utility items like jars and jugs.

1910: J.W. McCoy joined with other local investors, including his son Nelson McCoy Sr., to launch the Nelson McCoy Sanitary and Stoneware Company.

1911: The original J.W. McCoy firm merged with Brush Pottery to become the Brush-McCoy Pottery Company, which operated separately from the family's later ventures.

Shift to Decorative Ware1926: After the American Clay Products Company pool dissolved, the Nelson McCoy plant regained total independence.

1933: Falling demand for heavy utility crocks led the company to officially rename itself the Nelson McCoy Pottery Company and pivot heavily toward colorful, decorative art pottery.

Mid-century peak: The firm became a household name for glossy planters, cookie jars, vases, and seasonal novelty items featuring vibrant glazes.

Later Ownership and Closure1967: The family sold the thriving business to Mount Clemens Pottery Company, though members of the McCoy family stayed on to manage operations.

1974–1990s: The pottery changed corporate hands several times—including Lancaster Colony and Designer Accents—before production permanently ceased around 1990–1991.

Disclosure…these are not my photos and I do not have these items.