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

Old Harmar Lock

Photographed By Craig Doda, October 22, 2022

1. Old Harmar Lock Marker

Inscription. The Harmar Lock, located on the west side of the Muskingum River, was constructed in 1841 as Lock No. 1 of the lock and dam system. which was essential to navigation on this river. Its location was of great economic importance to Harmar. The lockhouse, built near the lock. was washed out in the 1913 flood, and replaced in 1914. Several large gristmills were built in conjunction with the dam. Only the concrete walls of this former 56' by 179' lock are now visible.

Erected by VFW Past 9500 / Marietta Kiwanis Club.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1841.

Location. 39° 24.82′ N, 81° 27.435′ W. Marker is in Marietta, Ohio, in Washington County. Marker is on Putnam Bridge, 0.1 miles east of Gilman Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 239 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. Muskingum Lock No. 1 (here, next to this marker); Marietta Floods (a few steps from this marker); Watershed (a few steps from this marker); Natural History (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Steamboat Era

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(about 300 feet away); Railroad Bridge (about 300 feet away); Fort Harmar (about 300 feet away); Muskingum River Heritage (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marietta.

Photographed By Craig Doda, October 22, 2022

2. Old Harmar Lock Marker

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Photographed By Craig Doda, October 22, 2022

3. Old Harmar Lock

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 55 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 3, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.