Past of the Ohio: Mid-Ohio Valley History

Past of the Ohio is a storytelling podcast that uncovers the rich, surprising, and often overlooked history of the Mid-Ohio Valley. Host Logan Riggenbach guides listeners through local landmarks, forgotten lives, and pivotal moments that shaped the region—bringing together archival sources, interviews with historians and descendants, and on-site recordings to make the past feel immediate and relevant.

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Episodes

Episode 4, Volcano

In this episode, Logan Riggenbach sits down with The Friends of Mountwood Park Treasurer Mike Naylor.

Episode 3, Oil and Gas in Parkersburg

In this episode, Logan Riggenbach and Senta Goudy dive into the history behind oil and gas in Parkersburg.

Episode 2, Early Marietta

In this episode, David Baker talks about the early days of Marietta, Ohio.

Episode 1, The Blennerhassett family

Superintendent of Blennerhassett Island State Park Craig Pyles shares the story of Harman and Margaret Blennerhassett. Listen and learn how this uncle and niece came to America and settled in the Mid-Ohio Valley, becoming a staple family in the area.