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Marietta, OH Church Fire, Feb 1905

Posted October 22nd, 2007 by Linda Horton

HISTORIC CHURCH BURNED

MARIETTA, O., Feb.13.----The First Congregational church of this city, the first church in the Northwest Territory, was completely destroyed by fire early today. The church was built in 1788 and has been several times remodeled, the last time three years ago, although the general structure was always maintained. Loss $30,000; insurance, $27,000.

The Duluth News Tribune, Duluth, MN 14 Feb 1905

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Transcribed by Linda Horton. Thank you, Linda!

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