University Park in Dayton in Montgomery County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

History on the Hills Interpretive Center

Photographed By Craig Doda, May 22, 2021

1. History on the Hills Interpretive Center Marker

Inscription.
The large wooded hill in front of you is a terminal moraine. It was created by a mile-thick glacier that covered Ohio more than 19,000 years ago.

The Interpretive Center was one of the original buildings at Carillon Park. It now shares stories about the history of the surrounding land, including its geological history, its use by the prehistoric Hopewell people, and as the location of Dayton's Quarantine Hospital for smallpox victims.

The Interpretive Center is also the starting point for the trail system that winds throughout the moraine and offers beautiful views of downtown Dayton and the surrounding area.

Built in 1949 in Carillon Historical Park.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Parks & Recreational Areas • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1949.

Location. 39° 43.668′ N, 84° 12.002′ W. Marker is in Dayton, Ohio, in Montgomery County. It is in University Park. Marker is on Carillon Boulevard, 0.2 miles west of South Patterson Boulevard, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1000 Carillon Blvd, Dayton OH 45409, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Marie Aull Tribute Sculpture & Garden (a few steps from this marker); Marie Sturwold Aull (a few

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steps from this marker); What Did You Find? (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named What Did You Find? (within shouting distance of this marker); The Old River Park Swimming Pool Light Tower (within shouting distance of this marker); Dayton Triangles Locker Room (within shouting distance of this marker); Gristmill (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Gristmill (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dayton.

Photographed By Craig Doda, May 22, 2021

2. History on the Hills Interpretive Center Marker

Photographed By Craig Doda, May 22, 2021

3. History on the Hills Interpretive Center Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 23, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 130 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 23, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.