W.P. Snyder, Jr. (steamboat)
Stern-wheel boat, docked in Marietta, Ohio. Built 1918. Added to the National Register in 1970, and a National Historic Landmark.
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What it is
W. P. Snyder Jr., also known as W. H. Clingerman, W. P. Snyder Jr. State Memorial, or J. L. Perry, is a historic towboat moored on the Muskingum River in Marietta, Ohio, at the Ohio River Museum. A National Historic Landmark, she is the only intact, steam-driven sternwheel towboat still on the nation's river system.
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The record
| Property type | Structure |
| Address | On Muskingum River at Sacra Via, Marietta, OH |
| County | Washington County |
| Listed | Nov 10, 1970 |
| Listed for | Industry, Commerce, Engineering, Transportation, Maritime history |
| Level of significance | National |
| Also known as | W.H. Clingerman; W.P. Snyder, Jr., State Memorial; J.L. Perry; A- |
| Reference number | 70000522 |
| Built | 1918 · more from the 1910s |
| Type of place | pusher, paddle steamer, exhibit |
| Designations | National Historic Landmark |
| Contributing resources | 1 structure |
| Standing | Yes |
The nomination form, the document that argues why this place matters, is in the National Archives: Read the nomination ↗
Visiting
| Address | On Muskingum River at Sacra Via, Marietta, OH |
| Coordinates | 39.4203° N, 81.4634° W · Directions ↗ |
| Also in Marietta | 20 listed places in Marietta → |
| Nearest national park unit | Friendship Hill National Historic Site · 85 miles · on Park Atlas |
| Federal campgrounds nearby | Leith Run 17 miles |
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Questions people ask
When was W.P. Snyder, Jr. (steamboat) listed on the National Register?
Nov 10, 1970. It is also a National Historic Landmark, the higher of the two designations.
Source: National Park Service
When was W.P. Snyder, Jr. (steamboat) built?
1918.
Source: Wikidata
Can I visit W.P. Snyder, Jr. (steamboat)?
Yes. W.P. Snyder, Jr. (steamboat) is recorded as open to the public.
Source: Wikidata
Where is W.P. Snyder, Jr. (steamboat)?
On Muskingum River at Sacra Via, Marietta, Washington County, Ohio. The nearest national park unit is Friendship Hill National Historic Site, 85 miles away.
Where is the nomination form for W.P. Snyder, Jr. (steamboat)?
The National Archives holds the nomination form, the document that made the case for listing.
Source: National Archives
Are there campgrounds near W.P. Snyder, Jr. (steamboat)?
One federal campground is within reach, Leith Run, 17 miles away.
Source: Campsite Atlas
Is there cell service at W.P. Snyder, Jr. (steamboat)?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the listed point. Coverage indoors and behind old masonry is another matter.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
Sources
Location, type and contributing counts come from the National Park Service's National Register spatial data. Listing dates come from the National Register office's spreadsheet where it carries the listing. Construction date, architect, style, photograph and encyclopedia link come from Wikidata and Wikimedia Commons, matched on reference number 70000522. Nothing here is transcribed by hand. The nomination form and photographs ↗ at NPGallery are the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service, and the form is often the best description of the place. The description under "What it is" is the opening of the Wikipedia article, CC BY-SA.