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

Aldabra Giant Tortoise

Geochelone gigantea

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

1. Aldabra Giant Tortoise Marker

Inscription. Although public concern has dramatically increased since the 1960s, the wild population of this species remains at risk. Research shows this is primarily due to years of human poaching and habitat destruction.

Erected by Columbus Zoo and Aquarium.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Environment • Industry & Commerce.

Location. 40° 9.41′ N, 83° 7.337′ W. Marker is near Powell, Ohio, in Delaware County. It is in Liberty Township. It can be reached from Ohio Route 257 north of Glick Road, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Powell OH 43065, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Scioto Valley

and in the Columbus Metropolitan Area.

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

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the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Grand Carousel (within shouting distance of this marker); 1914 Mangels - Illions Carousel (within shouting distance of this marker); Alligator Answers (within shouting distance of this marker); Saving Bonobos (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Tree Kangaroo Conservation Program (TKCP) (about 300 feet away); Major Conservation Threats (about 400 feet away); Save the Tasmanian Devil Program (about 400 feet away); Colo (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Powell.

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

2. Aldabra Giant Tortoise Marker

Photographed by Craig Doda, August 22, 2026

3. Aldabra Giant Tortoise Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 26, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 28, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 278 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 28, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on August 23, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio.