Ohio County / State of Ohio
Ohio County. Formed in 1776 from West Augusta. Named for the river which bears an Indian name meaning “Beautiful River.” Scene of last battle of the Revolution, 1782. Visited by La Salle, Celoron, Gist, Washington, and later explorers.
State of Ohio. Named for the river, called by the Iroquois the “Beautiful River.” Visited by La Salle in 1669–1670. Once part of the Northwest Territory. Settled at Marietta, 1788. Admitted to the Union, 1803. Home of eight United States Presidents.
Marker is on Zane Street (U.S. 40) near Bridge Park, on the right when traveling west.
Courtesy hmdb.org
