Campus Martius Museum
The Campus Martius Museum interprets Ohio history.
 Campus Martius Museum, Marietta, Ohio. | |
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| Location | 601 Second St, Marietta, Ohio[1] |
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| Coordinates | 39°25′17″N 81°27′41″W |
| Type | history museum |
| Key holdings | Rufus Putnam House |
| Nearest parking | On site (no charge) |
| Website | mariettamuseums |
| Marietta Museums | |
Campus Martius was the second fortification in Marietta, Ohio and the first primarily for civilian defense. The Rufus Putnam House, incorporated in the Museum is the only remaining part of the fortification.[2] The museum also includes the Ohio Company Land Office. Both are National Register of Historic Places properties. The site is designated as Campus Martius State Memorial.
The museum is located a block from the Ohio River Museum.
External links
- Campus Martius Museum - Friends of the Museums
- Ohio History Connection: Campus Martius
References
- "Campus Martius Museum". Retrieved 23 March 2022.
- "Campus Martius Museum (U.S. National Park Service)". www.nps.gov. Retrieved 23 March 2022.
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