Marietta, Ohio

Marietta Ohio, is located in Washington County in Southeastern Ohio along the Ohio River across from Williamstown, WV.

Marietta had a population of 14,153 in 2007. Marietta is the county seat of Washington County, whose population was 61,576 in 2007.       

How easy it is to paint a romantic picture of Marietta with its rich history, downtown charm, quaint shops, and exciting waterfront events to enjoy the river. Marietta does a stellar job of utilizing its many assets.

History buffs relish in the stories of the Ohio Company’s establishment of the first permanent settlement in the Northwest Territory and the naming of Marietta in honor of Marie Antoinette, who was Queen of France when the French aided the colonies in the Revolutionary War. 

The Marietta, Ohio website informs you of things to see and do here like cruises on the Valley Gem Sternwheeler and the Mayor’s Jubilee Community Concert series in the Summer months. The Ohio River Sternwheel Festival in September draws crowds from miles around.

Two museums portray the early days and can be visited to enjoy the area history:   The Ohio River Museum and  the Campus Martius Museum . 

As you’ll see as you visit these websites, Wood and Washington Counties celebrate with festivals or events for many reasons: Powerboat Racing, Fall Foliage, Honey, Catfish, Arts & Crafts, Films, Ghosts, Ribs, Apple Butter, Octoberfest, Sternwheelers, Multi-cultural Groups, and Holiday Lights and probably more.  These events provide family entertainment to friendly residents and guests of our areas.     

Marietta is the home of Marietta College,  a co-ed liberal arts institution famous for its degree in Petroleum Engineering and Washington State Community College, where you can choose to work on an associate degree or acquire marketable job skills

Many area residents choose to stop by each Saturday morning at the Fairgrounds to choose among the many options at the River City Farmers Market--a real hit in the Summer months.

In 1860, oil was first drilled in the Mid-Ohio Valley region.  A great deal of wealth was generated for investors during oil booms in 1875 and 1910. The results of these booms can be seen even today by touring the town and observing the many large homes built by men who made their fortunes during these periods. 

Some of Marietta’s downtown real estate has maintained that value over the years. In 2008, there were 5 sales in downtown Marietta over $300,000, while the newer upscale neigh-borhood of Pine Meadows in the area of North Hills had two sales over $400,000 in 2008.

Cornerstone in the Reno area of Marietta, has newer homes built in the 2000 era. These homes are especially nice due to  extra space gained by making the double garages attached and utilizing the basement area of the tri-level home for finished square footage. 

Devola, North of Marietta on Route 60, has been an important housing neighborhood for this area,  with its level lots suitable for many ranch style homes. The population of Devola was 2771 in the 2000 census. In 2008, there were 36 sales in Devola with an average sales price of $139,112. 

In 2009, there were 171 homes sold with a median price of $92,000 and an average days on the market of 170 days.

You’ll want to take a look at Marietta housing and Marietta charm if you’re moving to our area. 

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