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In colonial days, Marietta was a Susquehanna River
crossing known as "Anderson's Ferry". The town
prospered as a result of flourishing river commerce
on the Pennsylvania Canal (built in 1825-1830) and
the Pennsylvania Railroad (built in the early 1850's).
Marietta became a lumbering and iron smelting center
- an earthy mix of rich ironmasters, hard-working
lumbermen, skilled artisans, educational academics,
religious revivals and brawling rivermen.
crossing known as "Anderson's Ferry". The town
prospered as a result of flourishing river commerce
on the Pennsylvania Canal (built in 1825-1830) and
the Pennsylvania Railroad (built in the early 1850's).
Marietta became a lumbering and iron smelting center
- an earthy mix of rich ironmasters, hard-working
lumbermen, skilled artisans, educational academics,
religious revivals and brawling rivermen.
In the first half of the 20th century, Marietta suffered
economic doldrums due to dwindling river-related
industries. The town's early grandeur had produced
many handsome Federal and Victorian homes and the
hard times of the early 1900's meant that residents
could not afford to "modernize" them. Untouched,
these homes were highly desirable for restoration.
economic doldrums due to dwindling river-related
industries. The town's early grandeur had produced
many handsome Federal and Victorian homes and the
hard times of the early 1900's meant that residents
could not afford to "modernize" them. Untouched,
these homes were highly desirable for restoration.
Hurricane Agnes blew into Marietta in June of
1972.
Along with the winds and high water came federal
disaster relief money. With 45% of the town declared
a National Historic District, Marietta has become a
recognized center for restoration.
The grandeur of Marietta's past is awaiting your discovery.
Along with the winds and high water came federal
disaster relief money. With 45% of the town declared
a National Historic District, Marietta has become a
recognized center for restoration.
The grandeur of Marietta's past is awaiting your discovery.
