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

Barber House

 
 
Barber House Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel
1. Barber House Marker
Inscription. Built 1829 for Levi Barber, surveyor, merchant, and U.S. Congressman. Many generations of Barbers have lived here.
 
Erected by 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 1829.
 
Location. 39° 24.607′ N, 81° 27.463′ W. Marker is in Marietta, Ohio, in Washington County. Marker is at the intersection of Fort Street and Fort Square, on the right when traveling south on Fort 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. Lewis and Clark Expedition / Letter to the President (a few steps from this marker); Site of the United States Fort Harmar (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Harmar (within shouting distance of this marker); Save Harmar Bridge (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); B&O Harmar Bridge (about 400 feet away); Harmar Lodge No. 390 (about 500 feet away); Harmar Post Office (about 500 feet away); Fearing House (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marietta.
 
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Barber House Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel
2. Barber House Marker
Barber House image. Click for full size.
Photographed By J. J. Prats, July 11, 2021
3. Barber House
This view is from the river as seen from passing riverboats entering or leaving the Muskingum River from the Ohio River.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on July 17, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 10, 2020, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 340 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on May 10, 2020, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.   3. submitted on July 15, 2021, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.

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