SE Ohio Counties
Washington County
Washington County, Ohio, stands at the intersection of tradition and progress, offering a unique blend of historic strengths and modern growth opportunities. With Marietta being the first settlement in the northwest territory, the area is rich in history in addition to offering abundant outdoor recreation, unique shopping experiences, and year-round community events.
Whether you’re looking to invest, expand, or build, Washington County provides the resources, incentives, and support to help your business thrive in a competitive 21st-century economy.
Connect with the Washington County Economic Development Organization
Jesse Roush, Executive Director
jesse@seohioport.com(740) 760-0158
Southeastern Ohio Port Authority
223 Putnam Street
Marietta, Ohio 45750
https://www.seohioport.com/
A Snapshot of Washington County
County Seat:
Marietta
Local resources:
Marietta Area Chamber of CommerceBelpre Chamber of CommerceMarietta-Washington County CVBMarietta Main StreetNearest Airport(s):
Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport: 7 miles
John Glenn Columbus International Airport: 125 miles
Highways:
I-77, US 50, OH 7, OH 32
Workforce:
73,216 within a 45-minute drive
Population:
58,842 living in the county
GDP:
$1,461,689,833 in Gross Regional Product
Primary Industries
Logistics & Distribution
Railways:
CSX Transportation Inc, Cathcart Rail - Belpre Industrial Parkersburg Railroad
Higher Education:
Marietta College
Washington State College of Ohio
Washington County Career Center
Median Household Income:
$58,633
Median Home Value:
$184,082
Cost of Living Index:
86.6
Major Employers
Utilities
Electricity Providers:
AEP-Ohio
Washington Electric Cooperative Inc.
Natural Gas Providers:
Columbia Gas of Ohio
Enbridge
Luminant/Dynegy Energy
Telephone/Internet Providers:
AT&T
Suddenlink
Verizon
Time Warner
Top attractions in Washington County
Southeast Ohio is the kind of place that surprises you—where you stumble upon a town that feels like it was pulled from a movie set, enjoy one-of-a-kind, locally owned shops, or discover a hiking trail that becomes your new favorite. It’s the largest, yet somehow least talked-about, region of Ohio, and that’s part of its charm. It’s a place where you can slow down, look around, and see that life’s greatest adventures are right in front of you.
Downtown Marietta
A charming, historic river city with boutique shopping and dining.
Peoples Bank Theatre
World class entertainment in a beautifully restored theater.
Wayne National Forest
Ohio's only National Forest, a outdoor recreation playground.
Ohio River Sternwheel Festival
Sternwheel races, fireworks, and more on the banks of the Ohio River.
The Castle of Marietta
Tour Marietta's own gothic castle, steeped in history.
Marietta College
Consistently ranked one of the top colleges in Ohio.
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