Marietta in Washington County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Muskingum Park
Erected by The Rotary Club of Marietta.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #26 Theodore Roosevelt, the Former U.S. Presidents: #27 William Howard Taft, the Former U.S. Presidents: #32 Franklin D. Roosevelt, and the Rotary International series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.
Location. 39° 24.94′ N, 81° 27.448′ W. Marker is in Marietta, Ohio, in Washington County. Marker is on Front Street, on the right when traveling south. Marker is in Muskingum Park (along the Muskingum River) about 100 feet east of the "Start Westward" monument. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Marietta OH 45750, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Memorial To The Start Westward (a few steps from this marker); Memorial to the “Start Westward of the United States” (a few steps from this marker); Meigs House (within shouting distance of this marker); First Congregational Church (within shouting distance of this marker); General Arthur St. Clair (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named First Congregational Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Buckley House (within shouting distance of this marker); American Union Lodge No. 1, F. & A. M. (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marietta.
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