Marietta in Washington County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Natural History
Photographed By Craig Doda, October 22, 2022
1. Natural History Marker
Inscription.
Natural History. . 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.
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.
Location. 39° 24.809′ N, 81° 27.501′ W. Marker is in Marietta, Ohio, in Washington County. Marker 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.
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 (within shouting distance of
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 60 times since then and 7 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.
