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

St. Luke's Episcopal Church

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel

1. St. Luke's Episcopal Church Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

1788 Pioneer use of the Book of Common Prayer preceded Judge Arius Nye's 1826 founding of St. Luke's parish. The Reverend John Wheat's nurture led to the first church--1833. This church built 1856.

Erected by The Rotary Club of Marietta.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Rotary International series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1788.

Location. 39° 25.001′ N, 81° 27.347′ W. Marker is in Marietta, Ohio, in Washington County. Marker is at the intersection of 2nd Street and Scammel Street, on the right when traveling north on 2nd Street. 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. Marietta Community Bus Stop (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); War Savings Stamps (about 500 feet away); Meigs House (about 500 feet away); Bosworth-Biszantz House (about 500 feet away); Washington County Courthouse (about 500

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feet away); First Congregational Church (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named First Congregational Church (about 600 feet away); Buckley House (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marietta.

Also see . . . St. Luke's Episcopal Church Marietta, Ohio. (Submitted on May 10, 2020, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel

2. St. Luke's Episcopal Church Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 10, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 10, 2020, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 107 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 10, 2020, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.