Recent national recognitions for Marietta — the town and the College — underscore a broader trend in this place we call home. Marietta, Ohio was recently named the No. Chartered in 1835 as Marietta College, the intitution traces its roots back to 1797. Post-graduation success is something Marietta College prides itself on. In Marietta, Ohio, history and opportunity not only meet, but intersect to shape a community unlike any other.