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

Celebrating Our Community's Legacy

Photographed by Mark Parker, January 30, 2025

1. Celebrating Our Community's Legacy Marker

Inscription.
This mural honors over 100 years of dedication and partnership between Peoples Bank and the community it proudly serves.

It captures the spirit of local businesses and the people who have shaped the town's history, reflecting the bank's commitment to fostering growth and supporting future generations.

Artwork by Michael Ferrarell
Anytime Mural & Sign Co.
Featuring
Hippodrome Theatre, Marietta Grindstones. Adena Conus Mound Cemetery, Erwin Hall Marietta College, Sewah Studios, Marietta Chair Company, The Delta Queen Sternwheeler, Lafayette Motor Hotel Logo, Elston Lumber Company, Harmar Bridge, Wagon's Away book cover, Pawpaw tree, Peoples Bank

Erected 2024 by Marietta Main Street Public Art Committee.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1788.

Location. 39° 24.881′ N, 81° 27.269′ W. Marker is in Marietta, Ohio, in Washington County. It is in Downtown. It is at the intersection of Union Street and 2nd Street (Route 0), on the left when traveling

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west on Union Street. The marker and mural are on the Union Street side of the People's Bank building. The marker is at the lower left corner. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 235 2nd 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: Strecker Brothers Saddle Factory (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Marietta Community Bus Stop (about 400 feet away); War Savings Stamps (about 400 feet away); Backer & Backer Jewelers (about 400 feet away); Hurricane Ivan (about 400 feet away); Washington County Courthouse (about 400 feet away); Marietta Bank Building (about

Marietta, Ohio Established 1788 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, January 30, 2025

2. Marietta, Ohio Established 1788

Full view of the mural. The marker is at the lower left behind the truck.

400 feet away); Wendelkens Grocery (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marietta.

Regarding Celebrating Our Community's Legacy. The mural was commissioned by People's Bank to celebrate its 100th anniversary at the building's location.

Also see . . .
1. Two new murals bring color to downtown Marietta.

Just down an alley next to Peoples Bank was their ribbon cutting to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the building at 138 Putnam Street.

Mayor Josh Schlicher spoke during the event and celebrated Peoples Bank’s contribution to the community.

“They’ve been here as an anchor for a long time,” said Schlicher, “So very proud to have people back in downtown Marietta and to support everything they do.”

CEO of Peoples Bank Tyler Wilcox was proud for the bank to have such a solid basis in the Marietta community and said that he felt the mural was a love letter to Marietta.

(Submitted on February 2, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina.)

2. Bringing History to Life: New Mural Transforms Downtown Marietta.

The expansive mural is over 950 square-feet and features local
Photographed by Mark Parker, January 30, 2025

3. Left third of the Marietta mural
(Left to Right) Hippodrome Theatre, rafter on the Ohio River, Marietta grindstones, Adena Conus Mound Cemetery. Marker is at the lower left.
landmarks, iconography, culture, and more. Even the texts chosen were pulled from local, historic documents, publications, and signage. Mural imagery includes a logo from the Elston Lumber Company, Mound Cemetery, the Historic Harmar Bridge, a chair from the Marietta Chair Company, the Hippodrome Theatre, Marietta Grindstone, Erwin Hall at Marietta College, Sewah Studios, The Delta Queen Sternwheeler, the logo for Lafayette Motor Hotel, and more.

(Submitted on February 2, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina.)

Middle third of the Marietta mural image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, January 30, 2025

4. Middle third of the Marietta mural

(Left to Right) Erwin Hall Marietta College, chair from the Marietta Chair Company, The Delta Queen, Sternwheeler, Lafayette Motor Hotel Logo, Elston Lumber Company

Right third of the Marietta mural image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, January 30, 2025

5. Right third of the Marietta mural

(Left to Right) Harmar Bridge, Wagon's Away book cover, Pawpaw tree, Peoples Bank

Credits. This page was last revised on February 15, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 2, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 154 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 2, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.