Marietta in Washington County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Fearing House
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel
1. Fearing House Marker
Built 1847 for Henry Fearing, prominent businessman and son of Paul Fearing, first lawyer in Northwest Territory.
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 1847.
Location. 39° 24.562′ N, 81° 27.59′ W. Marker is in Marietta, Ohio, in Washington County. Marker is at the intersection of Gilman Avenue and Market Street, on the right when traveling south on Gilman Avenue. 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. Harmar Post Office (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fort Harmar (about 600 feet away); Barber House (about 700 feet away); Celoron de Blainville (about 700 feet away); Site of the United States Fort Harmar (about 700 feet away); Lewis and Clark Expedition / Letter to the President (about 700 feet away); Harmar Lodge No. 390 (approx. 0.2 miles away); B&O Harmar Bridge (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marietta.
Also see . . . Henry Fearing House. Washington County Historical Society
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Photographed By Mike Wintermantel
2. Fearing House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 13, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 10, 2020, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 190 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 10, 2020, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
