Photo by Art Smith

French flags are flying on the western side of Front Street to honor the 200th anniversary of the visit of Gen. Marquis de Lafayette to Marietta. He stopped in Marietta on May 23, 1825 during a tour of the nation. There are several events planned for Friday to mark the anniversary. If you have a recent photo that showcases the beauty of the Mid-Ohio Valley, submit it to Art Smith at asmith@mariettatimes.com for possible inclusion on this page. See more photos at Instagram.com/mariettatimes.