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

Washington County Courthouse

Photographed by Craig Doda, October 22, 2022

1. Washington County Courthouse Marker

Inscription. Three courthouses since 1797 have provided the law and justice structures, the taxing and records systems, and the governing commission for the once largest county in Ohio.

Erected by The Rotary Club of Marietta.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Rotary International series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1797.

Location. 39° 24.944′ N, 81° 27.259′ W. Marker is in Marietta, Ohio, in Washington County. It is on Putnam Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 205 Putnam St, 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

Paid Advertisement

Click or scan to see
this page online

the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: War Savings Stamps (a few steps from this marker); Marietta Community Bus Stop (within shouting distance of this marker); The Hippodrome/Colony Historic Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); Hippodrome & Colony Theatres (within shouting distance of this marker); Strecker Brothers Saddle Factory (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); City Hall (about 400 feet away); Celebrating Our Community's Legacy (about 400 feet away); Unitarian Church (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marietta.

Photographed by Craig Doda, October 22, 2022

2. Washington County Courthouse Marker

Washington County Courthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Doda, October 22, 2022

3. Washington County Courthouse

Credits. This page was last revised on November 10, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 3, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 274 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 3, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.