National Register of Historic Places listings in Washington County, Ohio facts for kids
This article is about the National Register of Historic Places in Washington County, Ohio. The National Register is a special list of buildings, places, and areas that are important to American history. These places are recognized for their unique past or amazing architecture.
In Washington County, Ohio, there are 37 different places on this important list. One of them is even a National Historic Landmark, which is an even higher level of historical importance! You can find these places all over the county, from busy towns to quiet countryside areas.
Historic Places in Washington County
Here are some of the cool historic places you can find in Washington County:
Homes with History
Many old houses in Washington County are on the National Register because of their unique stories or how they were built.
- Charles Rice Ames House (Belpre): This house was added to the list in 1978.
- Col. Joseph Barker House (Muskingum Township): Listed in 1978, this home belonged to Colonel Joseph Barker.
- Judge Joseph Barker Jr. House (Newport Township): Another Barker family home, added in 1979.
- Walter Curtis House (Belpre Township): This house joined the list in 1980.
- Col. Simeon Deming House (Watertown Township): Added in 1980, this was the home of Colonel Simeon Deming.
- William Hune Farm (Lawrence Township): This historic farm was listed in 1991.
- John Kaiser House (Marietta): You can find this house in Marietta, listed in 1993.
- Mason House (Waterford Township): This house at Coal Run was added in 1979.
- Rufus Putnam House (Marietta): Located at the Campus Martius Museum, this house belonged to Rufus Putnam and was listed in 1970.
- Sawyer-Curtis House (Belpre Township): This house in Little Hocking was added in 1984.
- Jonathan Sprague House (Adams Township): Listed in 1983, this house is west of Lowell.
- Capt. Jonathan Stone House (Belpre): This historic home was added to the list in 1978.
- Waernicke-Hille House and Store (Independence Township): This interesting building, which was both a house and a store, was listed in 1979.
- Wilcox-Mills House (Marietta): This house in Marietta was added in 1973.
Amazing Bridges
Washington County is home to several historic covered bridges, which are like tunnels made of wood that cars can drive through!
- Bell Covered Bridge (Barlow Township): This bridge was added to the list in 2012.
- Harra Covered Bridge (Watertown Township): Listed in 1976, this bridge is northwest of Watertown.
- Hildreth Covered Bridge (Newport Township): This bridge, east of Marietta, was added in 1978.
- Hune Covered Bridge (Lawrence Township): Listed in 1976, this bridge is north of Dart.
- Rinard Covered Bridge (Ludlow Township): This bridge was added to the list in 1976.
- Root Covered Bridge (Decatur Township): Listed in 1975, this bridge is north of Decaturville.
- Shinn Covered Bridge (Palmer Township): This bridge was added to the list in 1976.
- Sixth Street Railroad Bridge (Belpre): This railroad bridge, listed in 1982, connects Ohio and West Virginia.
Important Buildings and Sites
Other buildings and sites are also recognized for their historical value.
- Becker Lumber and Manufacturing Company (Marietta): This former lumber company building was listed in 1987.
- Erwin Hall, Marietta College (Marietta): This building on the Marietta College campus was added in 1973.
- First Unitarian Church Of Marietta (Marietta): This church building was listed in 1973.
- Mound Cemetery Mound (Marietta): This ancient mound, located in Mound Cemetery, was listed in 1973. It's also where many officers from the American Revolutionary War are buried.
- Ohio Company Land Office (Marietta): Located at the Campus Martius Museum, this office was important for early land sales and was listed in 1970.
- Old St. Mary's School (Marietta): This former school building was listed in 1989, but it has since been destroyed.
- Spencer's Landing (Belpre): This site in Belpre was added to the list in 1992.
Historic Districts and Areas
Some areas are listed as "historic districts" because they have many important buildings or a special historical feel.
- Cisler Terrace (Marietta): This area in Marietta was listed as a historic district in 1983.
- Coal Run Historic District (Waterford Township): This district in Coal Run was added in 1996.
- Harmar Historic District (Marietta): This area, near the Ohio and Muskingum Rivers, became a historic district in 1974. Its boundaries were even expanded in 1993!
- Marietta Historic District (Marietta): A large part of Marietta is a historic district, listed in 1974, with an expansion in 2001.
- Muskingum River Navigation Historic District (Various locations): This district covers parts of the Muskingum River that were important for travel and trade, listed in 2007.
- Vaughn-Stacy-Evans Farm Historic District (Muskingum Township): This farm area was added to the list in 2006.
- Watertown Historic District (Watertown Township): This district in Watertown was listed in 1986.
National Historic Landmark
One very special place in Washington County is a National Historic Landmark:
- W. P. Snyder Jr. (towboat) (Marietta): This historic towboat, located on the Muskingum River, was recognized as a National Historic Landmark in 1970. It's a great example of river transportation history!
