Liberty Township near Powell in Delaware County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Little House on the Prairie

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 24, 2022

1. Little House on the Prairie Marker

Inscription. Because so few trees grow on the prairies, pioneers often cut soil into blocks and used the blocks like bricks to build their houses. The soil was held together by the matted roots of prairie grasses. These soil houses were nicknamed "soddies" and farmers who worked the prairies were called "sodbusters."

Erected by Columbus Zoo and Aquarium.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Natural Resources • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 40° 9.494′ N, 83° 7.001′ W. Marker is near Powell, Ohio, in Delaware County. It is in Liberty Township. Marker can be reached from West Powell Road (Ohio Route 750) east of Ohio Route 257, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Powell OH 43065, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Profile of a Prairie Dog (a few steps from this marker); Canada Lynx (a few steps from this marker); Prairie Sampler (within shouting distance of this marker); North American River Otter (within shouting distance of this marker); Wetlands Conservation Projects (within shouting distance of this marker); American Bison

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(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Federal Conservation History of the Bald Eagle (about 300 feet away); Bald Eagles in Ohio (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Powell.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 24, 2022

2. Little House on the Prairie Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 28, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 112 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 28, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.