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

The President’s Home of Marietta College

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

1. The President’s Home of Marietta College Marker

Inscription. Built in 1822 by Postmaster Henry P. Wilcox, the property was acquired in 1837 by Colonel John Mills, a founder of the college. It passed to his sons John and William Webster Mills, graduates of the college and, like their father, longtime trustees and generous benefactors of Marietta College. In 1937 the property was purchased by the college as the residence of its presidents. The house has undergone numerous alterations over its long life. The President’s Home and its carriage house are listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1822.

Location. 39° 25.07′ N, 81° 27.073′ W. Marker is in Marietta, Ohio, in Washington County. It is at the intersection of Putnam Street and 5th Street, on the left when traveling east on Putnam Street. The plaque is to the left of the front door of the house. 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: Mills House (within shouting distance of this marker); Muskingum Academy / Marietta College (within shouting distance of this marker); Betsey Mills Club (within shouting distance of this marker); The Fight for Freedom / Marietta College Activism

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(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Baptist Church (about 400 feet away); William 'Shep' Sheppard (about 400 feet away); McKinney Media Center (about 400 feet away); Mound Square (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marietta.

Also see . . . The President’s House: A brief history of the Wilcox-Mills House. “Prior to the College acquiring the Wilcox-Mills House, one of the major additions to the property included the street wall and curved iron railing along the Putnam Street entrance. Both were designed by Rufus Erastus Harte, who was architect of Erwin Hall. The President’s House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 13, 1973, which lists Count de Grasse Bonney as the designer of the original 1822 structure.” (Submitted on May 16, 2017.)

Marietta College President’s Home and Marker image. Click for full size.

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

2. Marietta College President’s Home and Marker

The marker is on the wall to the left of the front door.

Marietta College President’s Home image. Click for full size.

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

3. Marietta College President’s Home

This view is from 5th Street.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 16, 2017. It was originally submitted on May 16, 2017, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 750 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 16, 2017, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.