Marietta in Washington County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Fort Harmar
Photographed By Craig Doda, October 22, 2022
1. Fort Harmar Marker
Inscription.
Fort Harmar, a military outpost, was built on the west side of the Muskingum River, in 1785. Pentagonal in shape, it enclosed 3/4 of an acre with 12' to 15' timber walls. Inside were soldier barracks and officer quarters with gardens and orchards outside. Keel and flat boats were the primary modes of transportation. The army moved to Fort Washington in 1790 and the Fort became temporary residence for settlers until 1795. It was gradually dismantled with no visible reminders now of its former importance to the Northwest Territory.
Fort Harmar, a military outpost, was built on the west side of the Muskingum River, in 1785. Pentagonal in shape, it enclosed 3/4 of an acre with 12' to 15' timber walls. Inside were soldier barracks and officer quarters with gardens and orchards outside. Keel and flat boats were the primary modes of transportation. The army moved to Fort Washington in 1790 and the Fort became temporary residence for settlers until 1795. It was gradually dismantled with no visible reminders now of its former importance to the Northwest Territory.
Erected by American Legion Post 64 / Marietta Kiwanis Club.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1785.
Location. 39° 24.797′ N, 81° 27.498′ W. Marker is in Marietta, Ohio, in Washington County. Marker is on Putnam Bridge east of Gilman Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 521 Putnam Bridge, Marietta OH 45750, United States of America. Touch for directions.
(within shouting distance of this marker); Putnam House (within shouting distance of this marker); David Putnam House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Watershed (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marietta.
Photographed By Craig Doda, October 22, 2022
2. Fort Harmar 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 85 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on November 3, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
