Marietta in Washington County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Merydith House
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 30, 2009
1. Merydith House Marker
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° 25.28′ N, 81° 27.769′ W. Marker is in Marietta, Ohio, in Washington County. It is at the intersection of Front Street and St. Clair Street, on the left when traveling south on Front Street. Marker is across street from entrance to the Ohio River Museum. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Marietta OH 45750, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest, in the Ohio River Valley, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Steam Towboat "W. P. Snyder, Jr." (within shouting distance of this marker); Schoonover Shanty Boat (within shouting distance of this marker); Pioneer Families of the Ohio Company (within shouting distance of this marker); Oldest Pilothouse (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Land Office (about 300 feet away); Mighty River / Learning the River (about 300 feet away); River Town / Sails and Steam / The Highway West
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Regarding Merydith House. Conrad Biszantz died February 2, 1877.
Photographed by Timothy Michael Mazza, October 5, 2012
2. Merydith House Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 30, 2009
3. Merydith House and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 7, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,887 times since then and 66 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 7, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 2. submitted on October 8, 2012, by Timothy Michael Mazza of Parkersburg, West Virginia. 3. submitted on July 7, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
