Marietta in Washington County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Ohio National Guard Armory
Photographed By J. J. Prats, April 23, 2017
1. Ohio National Guard Armory Marker
With a mission to protect citizens at home and abroad, the Ohio National Guard was originally established as the Northwest Territory Militia in Marietta on July 25, 1788 and has fought in every war since the War of 1812. Built in 1914, this Ohio National Guard Armory served both as Regimental and Company B, 7th Infantry, O.N.G. Headquarters. Later Company. A, 166th Infantry, 37th Division, occupied the dual-purpose armory. The armory served Washington County as a departure point for soldiers leaving for service in World War I, World War II, and Korea. The armory also served the area in times of crisis and celebration, often used by the Red Cross, Marietta College, and other civic groups.
Erected 2003 by Washington County Veterans Service Commission, American Legion Post 64, V.F.W. Post 5018, AMVETS, Citizens Armory Preservation Society and The Ohio Historical Society. (Marker Number 12-84.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military. In addition, it is included in the Ohio Historical Society / The Ohio History Connection series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 25, 1788.
Location. 39° 24.803′ N, 81° 27.301′ W. Marker is in Marietta, Ohio, in Washington County. Marker is on Front
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Veterans Walk Of Honor (within shouting distance of this marker); Wendelkens Grocery (within shouting distance of this marker); Combat Wounded Veterans (within shouting distance of this marker); P.C. Fisher Boots & Shoes (within shouting distance of this marker); Hurricane Ivan (within shouting distance of this marker); Lockmaster’s House (within shouting distance of this marker); Relic (within shouting distance of this marker); U.S.W.V. Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marietta.
Photographed By J. J. Prats, April 23, 2017
2. Ohio National Guard Armory and Marker
Photographed By J. J. Prats, May 7, 2017
3. Ohio National Guard Armory
Photographed By Craig Doda, October 22, 2022
4. Ohio National Guard Armory Marker
Photographed By Craig Doda, October 22, 2022
5. Sons of the GAR (Grand Army of the Republic)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 7, 2017, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 517 times since then and 39 times this year. Last updated on June 2, 2023, by Grant & Mary Ann Fish of Galloway, Ohio. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 7, 2017, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 4, 5. submitted on October 28, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
Editor’s want-list for this marker. A better photograph (no tents) showing the marker with the armory in the distance • A better panorama showing the entire building. • Can you help?
