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

Earthworks Trail

Photographed by Craig Doda, June 2, 2022

1. Earthworks Trail Marker

Inscription. This easy walking trail will lead you past part of an earthworks built nearly 2000 years ago by prehistoric Indians. A series of signs provide a brief explanation of the earthworks, its purpose, and the cultures that built it and lived here.

Pleas stay on the trail at all times to protect the ancient earthworks and the rich plant life of the area

Earthwork Trail: 1 mile total, Relatively flat. 1/4 mile each way to scenic overlook.

Terrace Trail: 1/2 mile side trail. Short steep hil climb involved.

River Trail: 1/4 mile each way down steep hill Little Miami River.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Indigenous Peoples and Communities. A significant historical year for this entry is 2000.

Location. 39° 23.908′ N, 84° 5.66′ W. Marker is in Oregonia, Ohio, in Warren County. It is on 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.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Cincinnati

and in the Miami Valley.

It is also in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

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 walking distance of this marker: Fort Ancient Earthworks (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Great Gateway (about 500 feet away); Fort Ancient (about 500 feet away); The Civilian Conservation Corps (about 500

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feet away); Changes at Fort Ancient (about 500 feet away); The Myth of the Mound Builders (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fort Ancient Dwelling (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fort Ancient Prehistoric Indian Earthworks (approx. ¼ mile away).

Photographed by Craig Doda, June 2, 2022

2. Earthworks Trail 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 225 times since then and 42 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.