My brothers and I grew up in Marietta and we loved it. I have fond Memories of Devola where I lived and of Grade School and High School. I left Marietta after I married in l964 but always retured every year for visits to see my family and renew old memories and was proud to be from Marietta. My kids loved Marietta and still to this day talk about it as if they lived there for more than three years. We ended up in Iowa and stayed because the people and values are much like Marietta's and we wanted to bring our kids up in a place that reminded us of home. We attended my class reunion our 50th this fall it was as if we had never left just that a few important people were not with us any longer. It is still the most beautiful little town in America and we will return again soon.

I lived in Marietta for a few years as a child, and though I live about 2 hours away now, I find myself returning frequently. There is something so relaxing (and yet somehow "happening" at the same time) about spending time on the river in downtown Marietta.

I was born and raised on the outskirts of Marietta. I love our little hometown. I moved away 5 years ago, but go home to visit frequently. After moving away, I have realized that the people of this town are as nice as the town. I miss home everyday. It is such a beautiful, friendly place.

Shirley and I have resided in the area for most of our lives. We have done extensive traveling all over the world and all of the States. If you compare Marietta with all we have experienced.
Marietta has a complete package from sports for all, history (being the 1st settlement in the North West Territory), arts and crafts, education at Marietta College and Washington State Community College, Sternwheeler Boats, top of the line medical facilities and most of all very friendly residents.

My Grandparents came to Marietta in 1900, and their children were all reared there, attending Marietta schools through Mareitta College. My parents lived their 66 married years in Marietta, and I have wonderful childhood memories which, of course, have become filtered through the years. The 30's and 40's were a time of innoncence and freedom, of dolls and bicycles, Brownies and Girls Scouts, swimming at the Maryland Pool, County Fairs, unlocked doors, Y-Teens, proms, and Saturday night at the movies. There were Armistice Day Parades with World War I Veterans, and sales of paper Poppy flowers to honor them--and Pearl Harbor, and gold stars in the windows of families we had known all our lives. Everyone knew everyone in Marietta---It was, for me, and for so many, a great place to live.

Oh, to see Marietta, Ohio once again. Every Summer my family would drive to Marietta to see cousins and friends and a grandfather. My Mother and most of her family settled in Marietta when they came from Eastern Europe. Oh, for the life in a town like Marietta. Congratulations to all who live there.

My several-greats grandfather, William Mason, was the first white man to set foot on the soil where the LaFayette Hotel now stands. He was guide for the LaFayette Party as they floated down the Ohio River. That was in 1787. The following year, Marietta was founded across the river from Fort Harmar. He was later among the first 48-pioneers (actually 47, since one of the party was a day late.). Since then, all my family has grown up there. I graduated from MHS wih the Class of '49.

My early years were spent at Sand Hill, mear Marietta, where my education began in a one-room schoolhouse.

A taste of early America. I hope it never changes!

Ah, Marietta! The very name brings a smile to the face and warmth to the heart. Growing up in Marietta, having been born in 1931 at Marietta Memorial Hospital, was the ultimate in childhood.
Neither king nor tycoon could have a more bucolic and memorable childhood than being a resident of Marietta, especially in those days. One outstanding feature of Marietta was the school system. Under the guidance of Henry Sullivan, school superintendent, we had excellent teachers and curriculum, and got outstanding educations if wanted. The teachers really cared about each student. Having Marietta College right in the heart of town is icing on the cake.
I could write a book about Marietta, and may just do so yet. The memories are precious and many. The friends from grade and high school are still treasured friends.
I will never forget wonderful Marietta, its outstanding citizens, and its many kindnesses shown to young people.

I grew up in Marietta, graduated from MHS Class of '59, attended some classes at Marietta College, and have many great memories of my home town. Though I have lived away for 46 plus years, I often visit, as I still have family there. I must say that it has become more of a resort area since I lived there. I often kid folks who tell me they find so much to do there that I had to move away for that to happen. It was a much quieter town, and I do believe much safer when I lived there. Time has a way of changing things. Some good, some bad.

We moved to Marietta eleven years ago. It has taken a while to adjust but I love the history of the town. This past summer my sisters and niece visited and I finally got to the Campus Martius, it was all that I had expected. It is a lovely, friendly town and I love being part of it. I especially love the flowering trees in the Spring and less snow in the winter. Since we are from West Michigan, we appreciate the weather. We do miss the River Boats that we used to go down to the river to watch but that may change with a new boat being built.

Bob and I have spent all our married life here, all 53 yrs. of it. Love the country and all about it, especially my friends.

Marietta, my home town. No matter where I live in this world, Marietta will always be in my heart. I have many friends that live there and I think back in the day when we were all together. Marietta, you are my home town.

Ed O

I went to Junior High and High School ('56) in Marietta after my Dad was transferred there by Union Carbide. I can't think of a better town in which to have grown up and I always appreciated the history of the area. My parents are both buried in Mound Cemetery and, while I have not been able to come back since my Mom died, I still keep in touch by email with many of my friends. My son made a side trip with his children a few years ago to visit my parent's graves and show them where their Grandma grew up.

My great grandparents were from Marietta, Ohio. They came west in 1884 settled 7 miles south of rapid City, SD where they homesteaded .My great grandmother was a teacher and not very old. She taught from an old one room school house. lived in a cave till grandpa and his brother built sod houses.They had 5 children and only 3 lived to be old. One was my grandmother. I had the pleasure of visiting Marietta, Ohio about 3 years ago and loved every minute,wish i could go back again. had always wanted to go there and finally succeeded. Bought a picture of a steam boat at the antique shop and it hangs here by my computer. (my grandparents would never believe the way the world has changed) I had the pleasure of knowing them both, but they died when I was young. We have gathered much history about them .