Marietta in Washington County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
First City Power Plant
Photographed by Craig Doda, October 22, 2022
1. First City Power Plant Marker
First City Power Plant
Erected Circa 1900
Renovated 69-70
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.
Location. 39° 24.763′ N, 81° 27.259′ W. Marker is in Marietta, Ohio, in Washington County. It is on Front Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 Front Street, 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: High Water Mark (here, next to this marker); Welcome To Historic Marietta / Harmar Village (a few steps from this marker); The Forty-Eight Pioneers (a few steps from this marker); Adventure Starts In Marietta Ohio (within shouting distance of this marker); Aftermath of Huricane Ivan (within shouting distance of this marker); Save Harmar Bridge (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 100 Horse Power Steam Engine (about 300 feet away); P.C. Fisher Boots & Shoes (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marietta.
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Photographed by Craig Doda, October 22, 2022
2. First City Power Plant Marker
Photographed by Craig Doda, October 22, 2022
3. First City Power Plant 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 201 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 3, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
