Clifton in Greene County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Nature's Calendar

Photographed By Craig Doda, June 25, 2022

1. Nature's Calendar Marker

Inscription.
Woody growth in temperate climates follows a cycle. Spring growth is rapid, forming light-colored wood Summer growth is slower and forms darwood. The resulting bands are called annual rings. Their number indicates the tree's age.

This white oak began growing in John Bryan State Park's campground in 1691 A.D. and was 294 years old when it had to be cut down in 1985.

The width of an annual ring can indicate conditions affecting growth when it was laid down. Between 1750 and 1850 growth of this tree was slowed by drought, competition, or some other stress.

Vietnam • Korea • Wold War II • World War I • Spanish American War • Civil War • Mexican War • War of 1812 • Revolution • French & Indian War

1700 • 1725 • 1750 • 1775 • 1800 • 1825 • 1850 • 1875 • 1900 • 1925 • 1950 • 1978 • 1985

Shawnees Bardor Ohio • G. Gist in Ohio Country • Tecumseh Born • Simon Kenton at Oldtown • Clark Attacks Oldtown • First Mill At Clifton • Marietta • Ohio Statehood • Fallen Timbers & Treaty of Greenville • Clifton Cholera Epidemic • Patterson Mill Washed Out • John Bryan Buys Riverside Farm • State Accepts Bryan's Farm • Miami Powder Mill Explodes • Custer's Last Stand • Wiley the Hermit Dies • Stock Market Crashes • John

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Bryan CCC Camp Unit • Commercial TV Begins • Clifton Gorge a National Natural Landmark • Glen Helen Acquired • Maggin Beas Dies • Man Reaches The Moon

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Military • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1691.

Location. 39° 47.942′ N, 83° 50.085′ W. Marker is in Clifton, Ohio, in Greene County. Marker is on Ohio Route 343 east of Swimming Pool Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2381 OH-343, Yellow Springs OH 45387, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Clifton Gorge State Nature Preserve (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Clifton Gorge (about 600 feet away); Orton Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Paper Mill (approx. 0.3 miles away); Clifton Gorge Marker (approx. 0.4 miles away); Historical Clifton (approx. half a mile away); John Bryan (approx. half a mile away); Clifton Mill (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clifton.

Additional commentary.
1. The Bear's Den
I was told that the bears den used to contain a cage with a bear in it back in the 70's.
One night they got the bear drunk and he got out of his cage

Photographed By Craig Doda, June 25, 2022

2. Nature's Calendar Marker

and wandered into the forest. A few weeks later they found that the bear had fallen down the gorge and died. They weren't able to remove the bear and his body still remains at the bottom of the gorge. And the rangers try to cover the story up from what i heard from a frequenter of this park.

— Submitted July 10, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio.

Photographed By Craig Doda, June 25, 2022

3. Nature's Calendar Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 10, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 123 times since then and 12 times this year. Last updated on January 25, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 10, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.