Marietta, Ohio
Marietta is a city of 13,203 people in Washington County, Ohio, founded in April 7, 1788.
Why visit Marietta
Townapedia lists 84 museums and landmarks, 40 parks and trails, 78 places to eat, 17 places to stay and 7 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Marietta–Williamstown Interstate Bridge, Williamstown Bridge, Ohio River Museum and The Castle Historic House Museum.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 23°F.
Weather in Marietta
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Marietta
Marietta is a city in Washington County, Ohio, United States, and its county seat. It is located in southeastern Ohio at the confluence of the Muskingum and Ohio Rivers, 11 miles (18 km) northeast of Parkersburg, West Virginia. As of the 2020 census, Marietta has a population of 13,385 people. It is the principal city of the Marietta micropolitan area, which includes all of Washington County, and is the second-largest city in the Parkersburg–Marietta–Vienna combined statistical area.
From the Wikipedia article Marietta, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do7
Marietta–Williamstown Interstate Bridge
Bridge · 1.6 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Williamstown Bridge
Bridge · 1.0 mi
Bridge in West Virginia and Ohio, United States
Museums and landmarks84
Ohio River Museum
Museum · 0.9 mi
601 Front Street, Marietta
Sep-Oct Sa 09:30-17:00; Sep-Oct Su 12:00-17:00; Apr-Aug Mo-Sa...
The Castle Historic House Museum
Museum · 0.5 mi
418 4th Street, Marietta
Apr,May: Mo,Th,Fr 10:00-16:00; Apr,May: Sa,Su 13:00-16:00;...
Campus Martius Museum
Museum · 0.8 mi
History museum in Marietta, Ohio
601 2nd Street, Marietta
Mo-Sa 09:30-17:00; PH,Su 12:00-17:00
Harmar Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic district in Washington County, Ohio, United States of America
Marietta Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic district in Marietta, Ohio
Rufus Putnam House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic house in Ohio, United States
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W. P. Snyder, Jr.
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Stern-wheel boat, docked in Marietta, Ohio
Henderson Hall Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Collection of buildings and land registered as a historic district in Wood County, West Virginia, United States of America
Hildreth Covered Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
Covered bridge in Washington County, Ohio, USA
Ohio Company Land Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Building in Marietta, Ohio, USA
Tomlinson Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Historic house in West Virginia, United States
Childrens Toy & Doll Museum;Childrens Toy and Doll Museum
Museum · 1.1 mi
206 Gilman Avenue, Marietta
Sa,Su 13:00-16:00
72 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds40
Fort Street Pollinator Habitat
Park · 1.0 mi
A community garden focused on native plant species to promote a healthy place for pollinators thrive.
28 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes78
Gran Rey
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.0 mi
823 Pike Street, Marietta
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30; Su 11:00-21:00
IHOP
Restaurant · Breakfast, Pancake · 2.2 mi
103 Crooked Run Lane, Marietta
Mo-Th 07:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-24:00; Su 07:00-23:00
Jeremiah's Coffee House
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.9 mi
165 Front Street, Marietta
Mo-Sa 07:00-17:00; Su 08:00-14:00
Over The Moon Pub and Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.8 mi
170 Front Street, Marietta
Mo-Th 17:00-23:00; Fr 17:00-24:00; Sa 11:30-24:00
Texas Roadhouse
Restaurant · Steak House · 2.0 mi
206 Cherry Tree Lane, Marietta
Mo-Th 15:00-22:00; Fr-Su 11:00-22:00
The Boat House
Restaurant · Barbecue · 1.4 mi
218 Virginia Street
Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-21:00; Mo-Th 11:00-22:00
The Original Pizza Place
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.7 mi
231 2nd Street, Marietta
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00
Tim Hortons
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.4 mi
118 North 7th Street, Marietta
Mo-We 06:00-18:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-18:00; Su 06:00-16:00
66 more on the map.
Where to stay17
Churches and places of worship31
First Unitarian Church of Marietta
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
St Luke's Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 0.5 mi
401 Scammel Street, Marietta
Shopping27
Gas and EV charging12
Schools, colleges and libraries26
Healthcare14
Map of Marietta
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 23°F | 3.5 in | 7.2 in |
| Feb | 43°F | 24°F | 3.1 in | 4.0 in |
| Mar | 53°F | 31°F | 4.0 in | 2.7 in |
| Apr | 66°F | 41°F | 4.0 in | 0.1 in |
| May | 74°F | 52°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 61°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 65°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 63°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 56°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 67°F | 44°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 34°F | 2.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 28°F | 3.6 in | 2.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Marietta Wwtp (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Washington County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-31: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-04-08: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Landslides (Flood)
- 2018-04-17: Severe Storms, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2012-08-20: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds (Severe Storm)
- 2012-06-30: Severe Storms (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport (PKB) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Williamstown 2 mi south, about 3 min by car
- Devola 4 mi north, about 6 min by car
- Boaz 4 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
- Reno 4 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Waverly 7 mi southeast, about 12 min by car
- Vienna 8 mi southwest, about 13 min by car
- North Hills 8 mi southwest, about 13 min by car
- Athens 36 mi west, about 57 min by car
- Cambridge 42 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Zanesville 48 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Marietta Ohio, Tim Kiser ( w:User:Malepheasant ), CC BY-SA 2.5
- Mills Hall (Marietta College), Wolfgang8741, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ditch around Conus Mound in Marietta, Nyttend, Public domain
- GOBA at Marietta 2010-06-22 15.54.24 (4725827348), Writing On The Mall, CC BY-SA 2.0
- GOBA at Marietta 2010-06-22 15.54.17 (4725826604), Writing On The Mall, CC BY-SA 2.0
- GOBA at Marietta 2010-06-22 15.54.49 (4725828156), Writing On The Mall, CC BY-SA 2.0
- GOBA at Marietta 2010-06-22 14.30.04 (4725808588), Writing On The Mall, CC BY-SA 2.0
- GOBA at Marietta 2010-06-22 15.52.20 (4725826010), Writing On The Mall, CC BY-SA 2.0
- GOBA at Marietta 2010-06-22 15.51.49 (4725176677), Writing On The Mall, CC BY-SA 2.0
- GOBA at Marietta 2010-06-22 15.13.50 (4725159631), Writing On The Mall, CC BY-SA 2.0
- GOBA at Marietta 2010-06-22 15.56.10 (4725828860), Writing On The Mall, CC BY-SA 2.0
- GOBA at Marietta 2010-06-22 15.57.52 (4725829230), Writing On The Mall, CC BY-SA 2.0
- GOBA at Marietta 2010-06-22 15.58.46 (4725181577), Writing On The Mall, CC BY-SA 2.0
- GOBA at Marietta 2010-06-22 16.00.39 (4725182183), Writing On The Mall, CC BY-SA 2.0
- George White House, 5th Street and Cutler Street, Marietta, OH - 54311307798, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- George White House, 5th Street and Cutler Street, Marietta, OH - 54310182252, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 5th Street, Marietta, OH - 54311291379, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- George White House, 5th Street and Cutler Street, Marietta, OH - 54311306998, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- George White House, 5th Street and Cutler Street, Marietta, OH - 54311307203, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 5th Street, Marietta, OH - 54311308068, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 5th Street, Marietta, OH - 54311291734, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 5th Street, Marietta, OH - 54311308108, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 5th Street and Cutler Street, Marietta, OH - 54311307148, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 5th Street and Cutler Street, Marietta, OH - 54311484250, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- House of Seven Porches, 5th Street, Marietta, OH - 54311306123, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Historical Marker, George White House, 5th Street and Cutler Street, Marietta, OH, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 5th Street and Cutler Street, Marietta, OH - 54311307208, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 5th Street and Cutler Street, Marietta, OH - 54311062536, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- George White House, 5th Street and Cutler Street, Marietta, OH, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 5th Street, Marietta, OH - 54311484610, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 5th Street, Marietta, OH - 54311485045, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- House of Seven Porches, 5th Street, Marietta, OH - 54311289754, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- George White House, 5th Street and Cutler Street, Marietta, OH - 54310180912, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 5th Street and Cutler Street, Marietta, OH - 54311483155, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 5th Street and Cutler Street, Marietta, OH, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Campus Martius Museum, Snoopywv, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Marietta Historic District, Bwsmith84 ( talk ), CC BY 3.0
- Rufus Putnam House 1903, Thomas Summers, Public domain
- W.P.SnyderJr, J Clear ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Harmar, Ohio, Aparkswv, CC BY-SA 4.0
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