OHIO RIVER MUSEUM

MARIETTA, OH

Leith Run Campground The Leith Run Recreation Area is one of the Wayne National Forest’s most well-loved destinations. Situated on the banks of the Ohio River, it features a developed campground with electric hookups, two picnic shelters, fishing decks, and a playground. There is also a hiking trailhead on site and a boat ramp nearby. Forest Service photo by Gary Chancey.
Leith Run Campground Credit: Wayne National Forest

The Ohio River Museum is a renowned museum located in Marietta, Ohio. The museum is dedicated to showcasing the history and culture of the Ohio River and its surrounding areas. The museum is housed in a beautiful building that was built in 1941 and features a unique blend of modern and traditional architecture.

The museum has a vast collection of exhibits that cover the history of the Ohio River from its early days to the present. The exhibits include artifacts, photographs, and interactive displays that allow visitors to learn about the river's importance as a transportation hub, its impact on the economy, and its role in shaping the culture of the region.

One of the most popular exhibits at the museum is the W.P. Snyder Jr., a historic sternwheel towboat that is docked outside the museum. Visitors can tour the boat and learn about life on a towboat during the early 20th century.

In addition to the exhibits, the Ohio River Museum offers a variety of educational programs and events throughout the year. These programs are designed to engage visitors of all ages and provide a hands-on learning experience.

Overall, the Ohio River Museum is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in the history and culture of the Ohio River and its surrounding areas.

OHIO RIVER MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in MARIETTA OH. US MID #8403900053

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

Leith Run Campground The Leith Run Recreation Area is one of the Wayne National Forest’s most well-loved destinations. Situated on the banks of the Ohio River, it features a developed campground with electric hookups, two picnic shelters, fishing decks, and a playground. There is also a hiking trailhead on site and a boat ramp nearby. Forest Service photo by Gary Chancey.
Backwater Along the Ohio River at Leith Run Leith Run, a small creek, feeds into the large Ohio River at the Leith Run Recreation Area and Campground. Where the two streams meet, a small backwater forms. This backwater provides dense, still-water cover to many fish and other aquatic species. In particular, these backwaters are important for young fish that would otherwise be great snacks out in the open water. Photo by the Forest Service.
Fishing at Leith Run Recreation Area Fishing is a time-honored tradition, and there are hundreds of opportunities throughout the national forest. The Leith Run Recreation Area offers visitors opportunities to fish in the Ohio River, as well as a quiet embayment. Forest Service photo by Gary Chancey.
Frontier Boat Launch The Frontier Boat Launch provides access to the Ohio River. Forest Service photo by Gary Chancey.
Boating on the Ohio River Visitors can access the Ohio River using the Frontier Boat Launch. Forest Service photo by Gary Chancey.
Frontier Boat Launch The Frontier Boat Launch provides access to the Ohio River. Forest Service photo by Gary Chancey.
Leith Run Recreation Area The Leith Run Recreation Area sits along the banks of the Ohio River and features a campground, picnic area, trails, playground, and more. Forest Service photo by Gary Chancey.
Frontier Boat Launch The Frontier Boat Launch is located in the national forest’s Marietta Unit, right off Ohio State Route 7. It includes a wide boat launch that can handle two vehicles at the same time, as well as 70 parking spaces for trucks and trailers plus additional parking for cars. The parking area is even open all night seven days a week, so overnight parking of vehicles and trailers is allowed! Forest Service photo by Kyle Brooks
Hune Covered Bridge The historic Hune Covered Bridge as it crosses the Little Muskingum River by the national forest's Hune Bridge Campground. Forest Service photo by Kyle Brooks
Scenic River Trail A view of the Scenic River Trail as it cuts through an understory of wildflowers in the spring. This trail is open to mountain biking, walking, hiking, and trail running. Forest Service photo by Kyle Brooks
Ohio River at the Frontier Boat Launch The mighty Ohio River as seen from the Frontier Boat Launch. The Frontier Boat Launch is located in the national forest’s Marietta Unit, right off Ohio State Route 7. It includes a wide boat launch that can handle two vehicles at the same time, as well as 70 parking spaces for trucks and trailers plus additional parking for cars. The parking area is even open all night seven days a week, so overnight parking of vehicles and trailers is allowed! Forest Service photo by Kyle Brooks
Leith Run Campground The Leith Run Recreation Area is one of the Wayne National Forest’s most well-loved destinations. Situated on the banks of the Ohio River, it features a developed campground with electric hookups, two picnic shelters, fishing decks, and a playground. There is also a hiking trailhead on site and a boat ramp nearby. Forest Service photo by Gary Chancey.

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OHIO RIVER MUSEUM
601 FRONT ST
MARIETTA
OH
45750

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MID # 8403900053
Name OHIO RIVER MUSEUM
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Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Midwest
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LAT/LONG 39.420613, -81.462212
CODES FIPS State Code: 39
FIPS County Code: 167
US Census Tract: 020800
US Census Block: 1005