Historic Marietta, Ohio

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In this video I interview Marietta historian Harley Noland who probably knows more about the city than anyone else alive. I spent two days with Harley as he gave me a private tour of the beautiful historic river town following up with this video interview on top of an ancient Indian burial mound where we talk about why Marietta is the most historic city in the state of Ohio.
GPS Location: 39°25'13.3"N 81°27'05.4"W
Video Release Date: March 6, 2023

[@danielmorrow6165]

As a descendant of one of Marietta’s 48 pioneers, I want to commend you on the fantastic job you’ve done telling the Marietta story. Thank you for keeping Her history alive.

[@historyinyourownbackyard2363]

Glad you liked the video.

[@elizabethj919]

Which Settler are you related to...I am related to the Goodales and the Putnams...and the 1808 arrival Nathaniel Clark the stoneware potter in Marietta and Parkersburg...

[@danielmorrow6165]

@@elizabethj919 Phineas Coburn and his father, Asa 4th & 5th great grandfathers

[@lisaputnam5538]

@@elizabethj919hi Elizabeth. I’m related to the Putnams as well. It’s been fascinating researching this family lineage!

[@Av8rdatasme]

My family and I lived in Marietta for five years. A wonderful town to raise a family, or even to visit on a weekend when they host one of their many festivals. The downtown has many excellent dining and entertainment options as well.

[@historyinyourownbackyard2363]

It is a really nice town!

[@musclecarmitch908]

Beautiful city with such great history! Great interview with Mr.Noland, thanks for sharing Marietta and its history with us!

[@historyinyourownbackyard2363]

You're welcome!

[@indy6781]

Great history, great questions, Harley is so informative.

[@LouiseTeas]

Love, love love this town. Winter or summer.

[@historyinyourownbackyard2363]

It is a great town!

[@chuckg6039]

This was an extremely well done, very informative video. Harley did a wonderful job taking us through the history of this awesome town. Thanks to you both for bringing us this video.

[@historyinyourownbackyard2363]

Glad you liked the video.

[@susiewithrow1626]

Great Information. I lived in Marietta 1957-1967 and visit often . Beautiful town !

[@historyinyourownbackyard2363]

Glad you like the video.

[@camlong89]

Very informative video. I'm a Pennsylvanian, currently living in Maine. For some reason I've always been drawn to Marietta. Hopefully i can convince my fiance to move here some day.

[@historyinyourownbackyard2363]

Glad you liked the video.

[@Niner4Life707]

Love the history! I would have to check out this town.👍

[@historyinyourownbackyard2363]

It's definitely worth the drive.

[@kathysyphrit5713]

We visit Marietta often because there are so many things to see and do. We bike around on the river trail, eat at local restaurants, walking is shopping is nice, and educational things for the grandchildren. Lovely city that holds onto their history due to the good work of this man. The Trolley ride is great.

[@historyinyourownbackyard2363]

It is a beautiful city.

[@a.kayeford4325]

What a wonderful interview! I learned a lot and hope to learn more and visit Marietta. I have early ancestors who lived in Marietta for a time, DeVores/Carpenters. Thanks for sharing such a wealth of information!

[@historyinyourownbackyard2363]

Glad you like it! It's definitely worth the drive.

[@RetMadOrganist]

This was wonderful! Thank you so much. I can hardly wait to visit Marietta myself.

[@historyinyourownbackyard2363]

Glad you liked the video.

[@kylekesselring8565]

Nice video. Grew up in Marietta. Learned a few things today.

[@historyinyourownbackyard2363]

Glad you liked it.

[@tombrown1898]

We moved to Marietta in 1963, 31:46 when I was 10, and I thought I'd gone to Heaven! It was a great place to be a kid back then. It was good to see Harley; he was a year ahead of me in highschool, as was Mayor Shlicher's mother. Excellent presentation!

[@SpudRunGolf]

Commenting from the beautiful Lafayette Hotel. Our visit was inspired by this video.

[@historyinyourownbackyard2363]

Good deal! Hope you enjoy your visit to Marietta.

[@johnswigler6512]

Please support your local businesses. Great interview Satolli. 🇺🇸🧢

[@historyinyourownbackyard2363]

Thanks John!

[@jeffs5093]

Great video, very interesting and informative. Marietta is beautiful, interesting city. We have spent many weekends down there for festivals and river events in the area. Thank you for a great video

[@historyinyourownbackyard2363]

You're welcome!

[@Funsho97]

Really cool interview and nice town. I live in the small town of Opelika, Alabama which has a rich history and I enjoy hearing about the history of other cities and towns. Good job!!! 👍👍👍

[@historyinyourownbackyard2363]

Glad you like it! I'll have to visit Alabama and do some video shoots down there.

[@jackwalsh1468]

I thoroughly enjoyed this video and look forward to more. Your Cincy Expat fan on the left coast. Cheers, Mate.

[@historyinyourownbackyard2363]

Glad you liked it!

[@shamrockgirl6595]

Informative. Appreciate the video that accompanies the history.

[@historyinyourownbackyard2363]

Glad you like the video.

[@jaymzcormack7555]

Great video, but would have been a great gesture to include The Castle Museum.

[@historyinyourownbackyard2363]

I agree 100%. They were offered the opportunity but declined to participate in the project.

[@daedalus1]

You left out the fact that Marietta College is heavily funded by the Ministry of State Security (the principal civilian intelligence, security and secret police agency of the People's Republic of China, responsible for foreign intelligence, counterintelligence, and political security.) It's certainly worth mentioning.

[@casstay4499]

So Saudi Arabia is no longer a heavy presence? Interesting? I always thought they were know for engineering and such not espionage.

[@wascalywabbit]

I have seen photos of mound cemetery with a round pub or inn on top

[@elizabethj919]

Where was the long boat built for the original settlers of Marietta ...to float down the Ohio to the confluence of the Muskingum and Ohio rivers...??.. 170 miles is 20 to 30 miles past Pittsburgh... and did the settlers take the land route across the mountains ...or the water route across the great lakes...to get to the Ohio River..??.. I am a cousin of both General Rufus Putnam ....and Nathaniel Clark, the Marietta and Parkersburg potter...and several others that settled Marietta and Belpre...

[@patkiernan5556]

John Barry was the first Commodore of the US Navy.

[@TammyVance50]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@johnmccoy8058]

Historically speaking, skinny roads could easily be blocked by insurrection's by a single horse drawn cart. That is why wide roads were built. This goes back several centuries in Europe. At least that is what was taught in Architectual History classes back in the 1970's.

[@stevenhickman6059]

Something that was left out… who Marietta was named for.

[@historyinyourownbackyard2363]

Good point.

[@hezekiahbryant7336]

Marie Antoinette 😊?a royal family Member?

[@dvdport89]

@@hezekiahbryant7336 Yep. Marie Antoinette.

[@shamrockgirl6595]

I prefer the content where video is rolling & historical content is heard as a backdrop. I note this for the purpose of future filming.

[@stevecariggillio4139]

I filled my car up there once.

[@historyinyourownbackyard2363]

Good deal!

[@joeanderson9852]

👍👍👏👏

[@michaelp8856]

are there old rusting steel mills?

[@historyinyourownbackyard2363]

Yes there are.

[@michaelp8856]

@@historyinyourownbackyard2363 ii know it's a smaller city - but Cleveland seems like a huge bomb. Ever been to Cleveland?

[@historyinyourownbackyard2363]

@@michaelp8856 yes I have! It is a big city.

[@michaelp8856]

What is it like to live there? drugs? pollutiuon? arts? churches? freindly? snow? sunshine?

[@historyinyourownbackyard2363]

Did you watch the video?

[@michaelp8856]

@@historyinyourownbackyard2363 yes

[@michaelp8856]

@@historyinyourownbackyard2363 yes, but you did not mention any of these specifically. i figured if you live there you could provide answers to these questions and concerns - thank you. the video was helpful

[@historyinyourownbackyard2363]

@@michaelp8856 I live about 5 hours away.

[@JanHamilton-kz8hr]

All of the above.

[@Michael-fl1tm]

Too bad he showed up to vote

[@basedretardgang]

Thank you so much for producing content like this! I love learning about my home state of Ohio and especially Marietta. Your videos are appreciated by many!

[@historyinyourownbackyard2363]

Glad you like the project!