Union Township in Anderson in Ross County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Why Here?

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, May 28, 2024

1. Why Here? Marker

Inscription. Why did the Hopewell choose this spot for such an important ceremonial site? This large level terrace had good soil conditions making it an optimal stage for a grand earthwork. The North Fork of Paint Creek would have been a major source of water and a corridor for travel. Nearby sulphur springs may have been used for medicinal or other uses. Or perhaps the area held special religious significance. The real reason is known only by the ancient architects.

The Hopewell were amazing engineers and built walls identifying the size of the earthworks. Some walls were built as tall as 12 feet. Here, the walls were measured at 4-6 feet in height and encompassed 100 football fields in area. Further up the trail, you will see remnants of the original wall.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Indigenous Peoples and Communities.

Location. 39° 21.912′ N, 83° 5.25′ W. Marker is in Anderson, Ohio, in Ross County. It is in Union Township. It is on Sulphur Lick Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chillicothe OH 45601, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Scioto Valley

and in Southern Ohio Hill Country.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Corn Belt,

and in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

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: Gathering Place (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hopewell Mound Group (approx. 0.2 miles away); Who Were the Hopewell

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Hopewell Mound Group (approx. ¼ mile away); A Flourishing Culture (approx. ¼ mile away); Riddle of Circles and Squares (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Hopewell Mound Group (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Hopewell Mound Group (approx. 0.3 miles away).

More about this marker. Located in the Hopewell Mound Group National Park

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, May 28, 2024

2. Why Here? Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 5, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 5, 2024, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 208 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 5, 2024, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.