Marietta in Washington County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Bosworth-Biszantz House
Built 1868 for M.P. Wells, in the name of D.P. Bosworth in 1870, the house was purchased in 1897 by oilman F.B. Biszantz whose family occupied it for 85 years. Marietta Area C. of C. purchased it in 1983.
Erected by The Rotary Club of Marietta.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Rotary International series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1868.
Location. 39° 25.031′ N, 81° 27.24′ W. Marker is in Marietta, Ohio, in Washington County. Marker is on 3rd Street (Ohio Route 7) 0.1 miles Scammel 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. City Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); On This Site (about 400 feet away); Hippodrome & Colony Theatres (about 500 feet away); Unitarian Church (about 500 feet away); The Hippodrome/Colony Historic Theatre (about 500 feet away); First Baptist Church (about 500 feet away); St. Luke's Episcopal Church (about 500 feet away); Washington County Courthouse (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marietta.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 20, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 10, 2020, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 313 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 10, 2020, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.