Washington County, Administrative region with historic settlements in southeastern Ohio, United States.
Description
Washington County is an administrative region in southeastern Ohio along the Ohio River, featuring rolling hills, forests, and farmland spread across its territory. The county includes several small towns and communities, with Marietta serving as the county seat, offering a mix of rural and more developed areas.
History
The county was established in 1788 as the first organized county in the Northwest Territory of the United States. This early administrative structure helped shape settlement patterns and development throughout the region, making it a starting point for westward expansion.
Culture
The county is home to several museums, including Campus Martius Museum and Historic Fort Harmar, which display artifacts and stories from the early settlement period. These institutions help visitors understand how the first settlers lived and built their communities here.
Practical
Visitors can explore the county most easily by car or on foot using local roads that connect the various towns and natural areas throughout the region. Spring through fall offers the best visiting conditions, when weather is pleasant and most outdoor attractions and museums operate regular hours.
Did you know?
The Ohio River and several tributaries create a waterway network that served early settlers for transportation and trade. This river system continues to shape the landscape today and offers boating and fishing opportunities that many visitors overlook.
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Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park
23.9 km
Mound Cemetery
5.5 km
Marietta Earthworks
5.5 km
Blennerhassett Hotel
22.6 km
Hi Carpenter Memorial Bridge
25 km
Fort Harmar
6.2 km
Parkersburg Bridge
22 km
North Bend State Park
42.2 km
Blennerhassett Island Bridge
24.5 km
Memorial Bridge
20.7 km
Henderson Hall Historic District
9.2 km
Rufus Putnam House
5 km
Campus Martius Museum
5 km
Ohio Company Land Office
5 km
Parkersburg–Belpre Bridge
22 km
The Anchorage
5.7 km
Start Westward Memorial
5.7 km
Williamstown Bridge
6.8 km
Fort Boreman
23.1 km
Willow Island Lock and Dam
18.5 km
Watertown, Ohio
12.3 km
Harmar Historic District
6.4 km
Colonel Joseph Barker House
2.9 kmMarietta–Williamstown Interstate Bridge
8.1 km
Wood County Courthouse
22.6 kmAcadia Cliffs State Nature Preserve
34.2 km
The Castle
5.3 km
Marietta Historic District
5.5 km
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