Near Oregonia in Warren County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

The Great Gateway

Photographed By Craig Doda, June 2, 2022

1. The Great Gateway Marker

Inscription. The great gateway, an elevated passageway bordered by two exceptionally large mounds, joins the middle fort to the south fort. This gateway, apparently constructed before the larger north fort, was the primary entrance to the south fort.

Immediately south of the great gateway stands a small earthen mound connected by a stone pavement to a nearby ditch. This pavement not only permitted access to the ditch but also extended 150 feet into the interior of the south fort. Warren K. Moorehead recovered human remains from a gateway platform just within the south fort and from a small gateway terrace outside.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Native Americans.

Location. 39° 23.992′ N, 84° 5.65′ W. Marker is near Oregonia, Ohio, in Warren County. Marker can be reached from Ohio Route 340, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Oregonia OH 45054, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Changes at Fort Ancient (a few steps from this marker); Fort Ancient Earthworks (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Ancient (within shouting distance of this marker); The Civilian Conservation Corps

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(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Earthworks Trail (about 500 feet away); The Myth of the Mound Builders (approx. 0.2 miles away); Stages of Construction / Crescent Mounds (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fort Ancient Dwelling (approx. 0.2 miles away).

Photographed By Craig Doda, June 2, 2022

2. The Great Gateway Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 1, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 21, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 72 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 21, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.