Marietta in Washington County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Site of the United States Fort Harmar
Built 1785
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 7, 2009
1. Site of the United States Fort Harmar Marker
Headquarters 1786 and 1788 of
Gen. Josiah Harmar of PA.
General-in-Chief U.S.A.
Erected 1892 by New Century Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Military • Wars, US Indian. A significant historical year for this entry is 1785.
Location. 39° 24.598′ N, 81° 27.449′ W. Marker is in Marietta, Ohio, in Washington County. It is at the intersection of Fort Street and Fort Square, on the right when traveling north on Fort Street. This historical marker is located where the Muskingum River empties into the Ohio River, on the high north bank of the Ohio River, and on the west side of the Muskingum River. 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: Lewis and Clark Expedition / Letter to the President (within shouting distance of this marker); Barber House (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Harmar (within shouting distance of this marker); Save Harmar Bridge (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); B&O Harmar Bridge (about 500 feet away); Harmar Lodge No. 390
this page online
Also see . . .
1. Fort Harmar: America's First Pentagon HQ. Touring Ohio website entry (Submitted on September 24, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Josiah Harmar. This web link was both published and made available by, "Absolute Astronomy.com," in its quest to enable "exploring the universe of knowledge" (Submitted on July 11, 2009, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
Internet Archive
2. Fort Harmar
Wood engraving by Benson J. Lossing in The Pictorial Field-book of the War of 1812, by Benson John Lossing, 1869, Page 39.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 7, 2009
3. Site of the United States Fort Harmar Marker
View of historical marker in the foreground with the Ohio River in the background.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 7, 2009
4. Site of the United States Fort Harmar Marker
View of the historical marker and it's surrounding landscape including the Ohio River in the background and Fort Street to the right of the marker.
Photographed by Explore Pa. History
5. Josiah Harmar
This watercolor on ivory miniature, by Raphaelle Peale, (c 1799-1803) hangs in the Diplomatic Reception Rooms of the U.S. State Department. Photo of painting by Will Brown.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 24, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 11, 2009, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,217 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 11, 2009, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 2. submitted on January 24, 2024, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 3, 4. submitted on July 11, 2009, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 5. submitted on January 24, 2024, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
