Historical Markers
The Celoron de Blienville Plaque on Virginia Street marks the spot where a French plaque was buried and later found.
A county full of history
Historical markers abundant in Washington County
1 C. William O’Neill (1916-1978) — Fourth and Scammel streets, Marietta. Ohio’s 59th governor, Marietta native C. William O’Neill, was the only Ohioan to have headed all three branches of state government.
2 The Historic Ohio Land Company, 1788-1988 — Sacra Via Park, Marietta. The Marietta Bicentennial Commission has enrolled these commemorative deed holders in the Historic Ohio Land Company, honoring the bicentennial of the Ordinance of 1787 and the 200th anniversary of the founding of Marietta.
3 Sacra Via — Third, Second and Front streets at Sacra Via, Marietta. Circa 900 AD, Hopewell Sacred Walled Way from Quadranou to river. Earthen walls removed in 1843 by local bricklayer.
Emergency numbers
All areas should call 911 for fire or police services except the following four communities.
» Full StoryMarietta Parks
Broughton Nature and Wildlife Reserve, Muskingum Drive, Marietta.
Buckeye Park, 113 Fay Ave., Marietta; open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
East Muskingum Park, Front Street, Marietta.
Food Pantries
• Belpre Food Pantry, Rockland United Methodist Church, Washington Boulevard, 423-2069.
• Western Washington County Food Pantry, Ohio 550 in Barlow next to the fairgrounds, 678-1065 or 678-2189.
Area Clubs
Some area clubs and the most recent
information available about each include:
Alcoholics Anonymous: Discussion group, meets 8 p.m. Wednesdays at Noble County Health Choices, Olive Street, Caldwell.
Area attractions
Anchorage, 403 Putnam Ave., Marietta; former nursing home, headquarters of Washington County Historical Society; ongoing restoration.
Betsey Mills Club, 300 Fourth St.
WV Marble Collectors Show
Belpre High School Prom 2008
Rendezvous on the River
Cake Decorating
Wirt vs St. Marys
MHS academic excellence
Front/Mon Cent soft
Muskingum Chamber Awards