Ohio National Guard Armory, Marker # 12-84
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deano1943
N 39° 24.809 W 081° 27.303
17S E 460826 N 4362761
This Historical Marker is located at 241 Front Street in Marietta, Washington County, Ohio.
Waymark Code: WM2213
Location: Ohio, United States
Date Posted: 08/22/2007
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Historical Marker Reads:
"Ohio National Guard Armory"
With a mission to protect citizens at home and aboard, the Ohio National Guard was originally established as the Northwest Territory Militia in Marietta on July 25, 1788, and has fought in every war since the War of 1812. Built in 1914, this Ohio National Guard Armory served both as Regimental and Company B, 7th Infantry, O.N.G. Headquarters. Later Company A, 166th Infantry, 37th Division, occupied the dual-purpose armory. The armory served Washington County as a departure point for soldiers leaving for service in World War I, World War II, and Korea. The armory also served the area in times of crisis and celebration, often used by the Red Cross, Marietta College, and other civic groups.
Sponsor(s):
Washington County Veterans Services Committee, American Legion Post 64, VFW Post 5108, Amvets, Citizens Armory Preservation Society and The Ohio Historical Society
Marker Number: 12-84
County: Washington
Significance of Location: Building or House
Bicentenial Mark: yes
Additional Coordinate: Not Listed
Additional Coordinate description: Not listed
Website address: Not listed
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