Author : Lynne Sturtevant
Publisher : History & Guide
ISBN 13 : 9781609492762
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (927 download)
Book Synopsis A Guide to Historic Marietta, Ohio by : Lynne Sturtevant
Download or read book A Guide to Historic Marietta, Ohio written by Lynne Sturtevant and published by History & Guide. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to Marietta, the elegant Ohio River city where this state's history begins. This informative guide will help you make the most of your time. Explore ancient earthworks, stroll shady brick streets lined with glorious Victorian mansions, wander through museums and kick back in a wide variety of restaurants and taverns. Venture into nearby West Virginia and visit Fenton, America's oldest art glass company; Blennerhassett Island, where Aaron Burr hatched a plot against the U.S. government; and Henderson Hall, the majestic great house of a former slave plantation - all within fifteen miles of downtown Marietta. It includes an overview of the area's rich history, maps, dozens of vintage and modern photographs and descriptions of the best sites and attractions the region has to offer - including those that most visitors miss.