Campus Martius Museum

The Campus Martius Museum interprets Ohio history.

Campus Martius Museum
Campus Martius Museum, Marietta, Ohio.
LocationMarietta, Ohio
Coordinates39°25′17″N 81°27′41″W
Typehistory museum
Key holdingsRufus Putnam House
Nearest parkingOn site (no charge)
Websitemariettamuseums.org/campus-martius
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. 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.


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