David Putnam House

The David Putnam House, located in the historic Harmar neighborhood of Marietta, Ohio, is a significant landmark on the National Register of Historic Places. Completed in 1805, this striking structure features locally quarried sandstone and was the residence of David Putnam, a notable figure in the region's history. The house not only served as a family home for over five decades but also housed the first banking corporation in the Northwest Territory. It is notable for being the birthplace of David Putnam, Jr., a prominent abolitionist who played a role in the Underground Railroad. After remaining in the Putnam family until 1933, the house underwent restoration in 1981, making it a fascinating site for tourists and researchers interested in early American history and the abolitionist movement.