THE HENRY FEARING HOUSE
131Gilman Ave
Marietta OH 45750
Open 10am to 2pm Tuesdays and Fridays, April through October
Appointments outside of these hours can be made by calling 740-516-2258
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Henry built the Henry Fearing house in 1847, which is now a living museum that exemplifies the lifestyle of the middle-class Marietta during the Civil War era.
The legacy of the Fearing’s began with Paul Fearing, one of Marietta’s first settlers. Paul was an American politician who served as a delegate to the United States House of Representatives from the Northwest Territory. He also became the first prosecuting attorney to practice in the Northwest Territory; he was also appointed the United States counsel for Washington County in 1788. During Paul’s life he acquired 12,000 acres of land, four hundred acres of land was in the Fort Harmar District. Paul and his wife Cynthina Fearing passed in 1822 from the plaque.
Henry Fearing, son of Paul Fearing, inherited 12,000 acres of land and played a key role in developing land in the community including the Harmar District. Henry had substantial investments in properties and businesses, including the local steamboat enterprises.
Benjamin Dana Fearing, son of Henry Fearing, Benjamin Fearing played a significant role in the American Civil War in various command positions. At the outbreak of the war Benjamin left at once to join the Army. After a severe wound at the Battle of Chickamauga, he was able to return to service. In 1864 President Abraham Lincoln appointed him Brigadier-General for his conduct in the Atlanta Campaign. He commanded the Third Brigade, Fourteenth Corps, until he received a disabling wound to his right hand. He survived the battle, but the illness stemming from his wounds lead
to his death in 1881.
Join us for a tour, learn of conflicts with the Native Americans, devastating floods, epidemics, commercial activities, and the heartbreak of the Civil War.
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