Marietta in Washington County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Castle
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel
1. The Castle Marker
A fine example of Gothic Revival architecture was built in 1855 for Melvin C. Clarke, a lawyer who died in the Civil War at Antietam. Later owned by the Nye and Bosley families.
The house is a treasure of fine woodwork, furnishings and changing exhibits.
Open to the public for tours
Call (740) 373-4180
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1855.
Location. 39° 25.226′ N, 81° 27.321′ W. Marker is in Marietta, Ohio, in Washington County. Marker is on 4th Street, 0.1 miles south of Wooster Street, on the right when traveling north. 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. Shipman-Mills House (within shouting distance of this marker); Memorial Garden (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rufus Dawes House (about 500 feet away); Christ United Methodist Church (about 600 feet away); St. Luke's Evangelical Lutheran Church (about 600 feet away); St. Paul’s Church (about 700 feet away); C. William O'Neill (about 700 feet away); Memorial to the Revolutionary Soldiers Buried in Marietta (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marietta.
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Photographed By Mike Wintermantel
2. The Castle Marker
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel
3. The Castle
Credits. This page was last revised on August 18, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 15, 2019, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 211 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 15, 2019, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
