Welcome to Martins Ferry, Ohio

You have reached the Martins Ferry Area Chamber of Commerce Official Website. Here you will find information regarding the history, community, and marketplace of Martins Ferry, Ohio's first settlement. We thank you for visiting our website, and we hope that provides you with an enjoyable experience.

Martins Ferry is located in Belmont County in East Central Ohio. It was founded in 1794 by Absalom Martin, revolutionary war hero and surveyor. It is now a city of about 7,500 people and includes over 250 businesses. It is located right on the Ohio River.

The downtown business district boasts many places to shop and eat, shown to the left are a few looking from the intersection of Hanover and 4th.

 

The historic Betty Zane monument located at the entrance of the Walnut Grove cemetary.

Here is another view of Downtown Martins Ferry from the Walnut and 4th Street Intersection.