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

On This Site

 
 
On This Site Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Craig Doda, October 22, 2022
1. On This Site Marker
Inscription. On this site, December 1889, the Salvation Army "opened fire" and began its work in Marietta
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public WorkFraternal or Sororal OrganizationsMilitary. A significant historical month for this entry is December 1889.
 
Location. 39° 24.986′ N, 81° 27.195′ W. Marker is in Marietta, Ohio, in Washington County. It is on Putnam Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 301 Putnam 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: City Hall (a few steps from this marker); Charlotte Scott (within shouting distance of this marker); Unitarian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Hippodrome & Colony Theatres (within shouting distance of this marker); The Hippodrome/Colony Historic Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); Bosworth-Biszantz House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Baptist Church (about 400 feet away); Washington County Courthouse (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marietta.
 
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THe Salvation Arby (Braun) Building image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Craig Doda, October 22, 2022
2. THe Salvation Arby (Braun) Building
On Front Street across the street from the Ohio National Guard Armory.
On This Site Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Craig Doda, October 22, 2022
3. On This Site Marker
Marker is behind the Policemen's Honor Roll near the Marietta City Building.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on November 11, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 3, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 216 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on November 3, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
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