Marietta in Washington County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

S. Durward Hoag

(1900–1982)

Photographed by J. J. Prats, April 23, 2017

1. S. Durward Hoag Marker

Inscription. Transportation and tourism visionary and owner-manager of the Lafayette Hotel, “put Marietta on the map” by convincing the federal government to locate I-77 near historic Marietta.

The Rotary Club of Marietta gratefully acknowledges his contribution to the growth and success of our community.

Erected by the Rotary Club of Marietta.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Rotary International series list.

Location. 39° 24.622′ N, 81° 27.132′ W. Marker is in Marietta, Ohio, in Washington County. It is at the intersection of Ohio Street and Front and Greene Streets, on the left on Ohio Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Marietta OH 45750, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest,

in the Ohio River Valley,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Southern Boundary Picketed Point (here, next to this marker); Lafayette (here, next to this marker); Shipbuilding (a few steps from this marker); Bicentennial Plaza (within shouting distance of this marker); The Public Landing (within shouting distance of this marker); Historical Flood Mark

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(within shouting distance of this marker); The Ohio River’s Wild Side (within shouting distance of this marker); Boiler Point (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marietta.

The Lafayette Hotel, Marietta, Ohio image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, April 23, 2017

2. The Lafayette Hotel, Marietta, Ohio

Credits. This page was last revised on December 2, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 3, 2017, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 740 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 3, 2017, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 2. submitted on May 5, 2017, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.