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

Putnam House

 
 
Putnam House Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Craig Doda, October 22, 2022
1. Putnam House Marker
Inscription. Ohio's oldest former bank. Built 1805 as home of General Israel Putnam's grandson, David. Marietta's first bank was co-occupant after 1807.
 
Erected by The Rotary Club of Marietta.
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: ArchitectureIndustry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Rotary International series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1805.
 
Location. 39° 24.764′ N, 81° 27.531′ W. Marker is in Marietta, Ohio, in Washington County. It is on Fort Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 519 Fort St, 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: David Putnam House (a few steps from this marker); Offenberger & White, Inc. (within shouting distance of this marker); Harmar 1788 (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Harmar (within shouting distance of this marker); Railroad Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); Rowing History (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Steamboat Era (about 300 feet away); Natural History (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marietta.
 
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Putnam House Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Craig Doda, October 22, 2022
2. Putnam House 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 505 times since then and 41 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.
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