Marietta, County seat in Washington County, Ohio, United States.
Marietta sits at the meeting point of the Ohio and Muskingum rivers, surrounded by streets lined with 19th-century buildings and designated historic districts. The town spreads over several hills and flat riverbanks, where residential areas and parks meet the waterfront.
Founded in 1788 by Revolutionary War veterans, Marietta became the first permanent settlement in the Northwest Territory of the United States. The founders named the place after French Queen Marie Antoinette as a gesture of gratitude for French support.
The Campus Martius Museum presents exhibits about pioneer life, regional artifacts, and the history of General Rufus Putnam's settlement efforts. Visitors can see how the first residents managed everyday challenges in this frontier community.
Multiple parks along the rivers and walking trails connect residential neighborhoods with downtown and educational institutions. Most sidewalks are easy to navigate, and parking is available near major buildings and museums.
Marietta became the first city in the United States to integrate modern navigation applications with traffic data into its urban system. This technological advancement allowed for more accurate route planning for visitors and residents alike.
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Mound Cemetery
156 m
Marietta Earthworks
153 m
The Castle
406 m
Marietta Historic District
512 m
Washington County Courthouse
530 m
First Unitarian Church of Marietta
550 m
The Castle
417 mThe Adelphia Music Hall
807 m
Peoples Bank Theatre
603 m
Mid-Ohio Valley Players Theatre
578 m
Muskingum Academy, 1797 - Birth of Higher Education in Ohio
328 m
Marietta Branch Library
757 m
The Glass Press, Inc. Established 1994
668 m
The Glass Press
669 m
Erwin Hall
408 m
Conus Mound
100 m
Peoples Mortuary Museum
706 m
C. William O'Neill (1916-1978)
368 mKremer Ampitheatre
433 mFrontiersman Carving
826 mWakefield Hotel Mural
570 mSay Cheese
744 mPutnam Mascot Carving
525 mThe Stage Door
589 mStatue, Work of art
692 mMural, Work of art
760 mWork of art
363 mScenic viewpoint
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