Leo in Jackson County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

We cannot know for certain the meaning of the symbols

Photographed by Craig Doda, March 17, 2019

1. We cannot know for certain the meaning of the symbols Marker

Inscription. We cannot know for certain the meaning of the symbols, but it's possible they tell a story that was important to the ancient people who once lived here. The most iconic image on the panel is the human head with deer antlers and bird's feet, which may depict a shaman or supernatural being. These petroglyphs are likely the work of the Fort Ancient culture and may be as much as 1,000 years old.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Indigenous Peoples and Communities.

Location. 39° 9.05′ N, 82° 40.483′ W. Marker is in Leo, Ohio, in Jackson County. It is on Park Road (Local Highway 224) 0.4 miles west of Raysville Road (Local Highway 29), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 357 Park Road, Ray OH 45672, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southern Ohio Hill Country.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

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the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Leo Petroglyphs (here, next to this marker); This shelter covers a small group of petroglyphs (here, next to this marker); Welcome to Leo Petroglyphs & Natural Preserve (within shouting distance of this marker); Ohio Buckeye Tree (approx. 3½ miles away); John Wollam / Andrew's Raid (approx. 7.1 miles away); John Wollam (approx. 7.1 miles away); Trails / The Kanawha Trail (approx. 7.1 miles away); James M. Compston (approx. 7.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Leo.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Leo Petroglyph (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).

Photographed by Craig Doda, March 17, 2019

2. We cannot know for certain the meaning of the symbols Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 11, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 10, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 255 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 10, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.