Marietta, Ohio

Marietta is a city in Ohio, located at the intersection of the Muskingum River and the Ohio River, along the state border with West Virginia. It serves as the seat of Washington County. The city was settled in 1788, named after Marie Antoinette, and incorporated on December 2, 1800.

Key Businesses in Marietta
Marietta is home to Sewah Studios, located at 190 Mill Creek Road (latitude 39.4419537, longitude -81.4443571). Founded by E. M. Hawes in 1927, the company is the manufacturer of America’s first aluminum historical markers. The city also hosts Eramet Marietta, Inc., a subsidiary of the Eramet Group, which is one of the largest employers in the area.

Education in Marietta
Marietta is home to Washington State College of Ohio and Marietta College.

Transportation and Accessibility
The Williamstown-Marietta Bridge on the Ohio River carries Interstate 77 and connects the city to Williamstown, West Virginia. The area is also served by Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport and State Route 60.

Festivals and Events
The city hosts the Ohio River Sternwheel Festival, an annual event celebrating Marietta’s riverboat heritage. The festival attracts thousands of visitors each year and is a popular tourist attraction.

Museums and Historic Sites
- Campus Martius Museum: Located at 601 2nd Street (latitude 39.4215392, longitude -81.4612559), the museum features a gift shop and offers tours of its two historic buildings.

- The Castle Historic House Museum: Situated at 418 4th Street (latitude 39.4205063, longitude -81.4549977), this Gothic Revival house, built in 1855, showcases historical exhibits.

Outdoor Activities and Tours
Visitors can enjoy boat tours on the Ohio River, offering scenic views of the city and its surroundings.

Other Local Attractions
- Basilica of St. Mary of the Assumption
- River Walk Trail
- Cisler Terrace Park
- East Muskingum Park Gazebo
- Cawley & Peoples Mortuary Museum
- Ohio River Museum
- Marietta Historic District