Marietta in Washington County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Memorial To The Start Westward
Erected 1988 by The Rotary Club of Marietta.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Patriots & Patriotism • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Rotary International series list.
Location. 39° 24.948′ N, 81° 27.458′ W. Marker is in Marietta, Ohio, in Washington County. Marker is on Front Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 326 Front St, 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. Memorial to the “Start Westward of the United States” (a few steps from this marker); Muskingum Park (a few steps from this marker); Meigs House (within shouting distance of this marker); General Arthur St. Clair (within shouting distance of this marker); Buckley House (within shouting distance of this marker); First Congregational Church (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named First Congregational Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Washington County Veterans Memorial (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marietta.
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 83 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on November 3, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.