This detailed history chronicles the founding and growth of one of Ohio's most influential religious communities. From its early days as a sparsely attended congregation to its current status as a thriving hub of worship and outreach, the First Congregational Church of Marietta has played an important role in the spiritual and civic life of the town. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.