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Marietta is city located in Washington County, Ohio, United States of America. This town is also the county seat of Washington County. Marietta is located along the Muskingum River. The population of Marietta barely reached the 14.000 residents mark and has an area of 9 square miles. In the late 18th century, families arrived in the great area of what is now Marietta and the city was settled. The sister city of Marietta is another American city - Gautler, Mississippi. Notable residents include pioneers Rufus Putnam, Benjamin Tupper and Griffin Green, actor, director, writer and producer Hobart Bosworth, scientist and historian Samuel Prescott Hildreth and MLB player Chief Zimmer.

Ohio River Museum is the place where the history of the Ohio River is interpreted and explained to locals and tourists. The museum is located along the Muskingum River, near Campus Martius Museum. In this great Marietta attraction you will see W.P. Snyder, Jr. - the last powered towboat that circulated on the river.

Campus Martius Museum depicts the history of the state of Ohio. This was a fortification of Marietta and now is hosting the museum. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Sternwheel Festival is held each year in Marietta in the weekend after Labor Day. The event celebrates old fashioned fun and the entertainment is offered freely to locals and tourists through great concerts and cookouts downtown.

Marietta Riverfront Roar is a boat racing event held in the city each year since 2000. This way, the locals and tourists enjoy a wonderful and exciting event watching great races on the old river.

Marietta Civil War Reenactment takes place each year at the end of September and actors settle their fake camps on the Muskingum River banks to reenact the famous battle.