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Jul 26, 2021 · 1. Explore Marietta’s History. Sitting at the confluence of two rivers (Muskingum and Ohio) Marietta has been an important river town for centuries. Established in 1788 and the first American settlement in the Northwest Territory, Marietta is Ohio’s oldest city.
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Founded in 1788, Marietta is alive with history and culture. Along with Putnam, the area was settled by a group of Revolutionary War veterans. “It was the first permanent settlement in the Northwest Territory,” Verhoff said. “It was named for Marie Antoinette of France, who helped so much in the struggle for American independence.”
