List of early settlers of Marietta, Ohio - Wikipedia
WEBThis is a list of early settlers of Marietta, Ohio, the first permanent settlement created by United States citizens after the establishment of the Northwest Territory in 1787. The settlers included soldiers of the American Revolutionary War and members of the Ohio Company of Associates.
Marietta, Ohio, Where the West Began - The New York Times
WEBNov 5, 2009 · Marietta, Ohio — A DEEP current of history runs through this quiet town of 15,000 nestled in the arms of the Ohio and Muskingum Rivers. Indians first left their mark here, in great earthen...
History of Marietta
WEBThe landing culminated the one-thousand mile journey of a vanguard of forty-eight hardy pioneers. The party, led by General Rufus Putnam, had trekked from Massachusetts in the depth of winter to establish Ohio's first city, Marietta.
Marietta, Ohio - Wikipedia
WEBMarietta is a city in and the county seat of Washington County, Ohio, United States. It is located in southeastern Ohio at the confluence of the Muskingum and Ohio Rivers, 11 miles (18 km) northeast of Parkersburg, West Virginia. As of the 2020 census, Marietta has a population of 13,385 people. It is the principal city of the Marietta ...
Historic ship returning to Marietta
WEBAug 3, 2024 · The LST-325 Memorial Landing Ship will be at the Ohio River Levee and open for tours from Sept. 12-15, the City of Marietta and the Marietta-Washington County Convention and Visitors Bureau...
Marietta, Ohio's oldest city, has both historical and modern features
WEBJun 20, 2022 · Founded in 1788, Marietta is the oldest city in the Buckeye State. Modern visitors will find a lively and picturesque river town, but with fascinating traces of history remaining from those...
10 Reasons to Visit Downtown Marietta — Marietta Main Street
WEBJun 18, 2017 · Established in 1788 as the first permanent settlement of the Northwest Territory, Marietta has retained its history with a large historic downtown and many Victorian era homes. As one of the oldest and most intact historic districts in southern Ohio, Marietta boasts a healthy mix of cultural sites.
Campus Martius (Ohio) - Wikipedia
WEBCampus Martius was a defensive fortification at the Marietta, Ohio settlement. It was home to Rufus Putnam, Benjamin Tupper, Arthur St. Clair, and other pioneers from the Ohio Company of Associates during the Northwest Indian War. Major Anselm Tupper was commander of the Campus Martius during the war. [2][3] Construction began in …
Your Next Historic Adventure - Washington County CVB
WEBA short drive eastward from Marietta, you’ll find 64,000 acres and more than 300 miles of hiking, biking, and climbing adventures in this section of the Wayne National Forest, Ohio’s only national forest along the Ohio River. Two small towns Newport and New Matamoras are tucked among the natural beauty of the area.
Welcome to City of Marietta
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