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

Natural History

Photographed by Craig Doda, October 22, 2022

1. Natural History Marker

Inscription. The name "Muskingum" comes from Indian words meaning "elk's eye. In pioneer times, elk. deer, bear, wolves. mountain lions, and small herds of American bison roamed the area. Flocks of passenger pigeons nested in hardwood forests. Dense paw paw thickets lined riverbank. The river teamed with fish including huge shovelhead catfish and Ohio muskellunge. These are not numerous today but walleye. bluegill, crappie, and bass continue to share the waters along with large and diverse populations of freshwater mussels.

Erected by Marietta Kiwanis Club.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 39° 24.809′ N, 81° 27.501′ W. Marker is in Marietta, Ohio, in Washington County. It is on Putnam Bridge, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 521 Putnam Bridge, 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: Steamboat Era (here, next to this marker); Fort Harmar (a few steps from this marker); Railroad Bridge (a few steps from this marker); Rowing History

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Offenberger & White, Inc. (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Watershed (about 300 feet away); Marietta Floods (about 300 feet away); Putnam House (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marietta.

Photographed by Craig Doda, October 22, 2022

2. Natural History Marker

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 278 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 3, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.