Historical Events tagged with "marietta"
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Leo Frank Lynched by a Mob in Georgia
Leo Frank, a Jewish American factory manager, was lynched by a mob in Marietta, Georgia, after his death sentence for the murder of Mary Phagan was commuted by Governor John Slaton. The case garnered national attention due to its ethnic and racial undertones and highlighted issues of anti-Semitism in the United States at the time.
Continue ReadingFounding of Marietta, Ohio
Marietta emerged as the first permanent settlement in the Northwest Territory, pioneered primarily by New Englanders. Founded by a group of settlers from the Ohio Company, led by General Rufus Putnam, Marietta was established at the confluence of the Ohio and Muskingum Rivers. This initiative represented a significant push for westward expansion following the American Revolution. The settlers sought land for farming and are notable for their efforts to create a structured community with a government and schools, thus laying the groundwork for future settlements in the region.
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