Consent of Independent Auditors

To the Plan Administrative Committee
Peoples Bancorp Inc. Retirement Savings Plan
Marietta, Ohio

We consent to incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement (Form S-8
No.33-1803) pertaining to the Peoples Bancorp Inc. Retirement Savings Plan of
our report dated May 22, 2003 with respect to the financial statements and
schedules of the Peoples Bancorp Inc. Retirement Savings Plan included in the
Annual Report (Form 11-K) for the year ended December 31, 2002.


By: Rea & Associates, Inc.


May 22, 2003