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.

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. It 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.

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: Railroad Bridge (here, next to this marker); Steamboat Era (a few steps from this marker); Natural History (a few steps from this marker); Offenberger & White, Inc. (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Rowing History (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 475 times since then and 28 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.