Green Township near Perrysville in Ashland County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
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Mohican State Park
Photographed by Craig Doda, April 5, 2025
1. Mohican State Park Marker
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Clear Fork Gorge Scenic Overlook
Marvel at dramatic views of the Clear Fork of the Mohican River from two stone decks. Constructed in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps, this area is designated as a Registered National Natural Landmark.
Mohican Fire Tower (Located in the state forest)
Standing 80 feet tall, this tower, built in 1934, provided a lookout point for spotting fires up to ten miles away.
Pleasant Hill Dam
Dedicated in 1938 by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, this 113-foot-tall earth-filled dam was built to protect the area from flooding, resulting in the creation of the 850-acre Pleasant Hill Lake.
Swinging Bridge
Spanning the Clear Fork of the Mohican River, this pedestrian bridge connects the Gorge Overlook and Hemlock Gorge trails.
Big Lyons Falls
This 80-foot waterfall is fascinating to explore any time of year, but especially in the spring or after a large rainfall.
Wolf Creek Grist Mill
Originally built in 1831 north of Loudonville, this mill, relocated to Mohican State Park in 1971, used waterpower to grind corn, oats, and wheat into flour.
Mohican-Memorial Shrine (Located in the state forest)
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Covered Bridge
Crossing the Clear Fork of the Mohican River, this picturesque pedestrian and vehicle bridge was constructed in 1968, offering scenic views downstream from the Pleasant Hill Dam.
Vista Point
Take in breathtaking views from this scenic overlook located near our Group Camp.
Erected by Ohio Department Of Natural Resources.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Parks & Recreational Areas • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1934.
Location. 40° 36.747′ N, 82° 18.858′ W. Marker is near Perrysville, Ohio, in Ashland County. It is in Green Township. It is at the intersection of Pleasant Hill Lake Trail and Park Road, on the right when traveling east on Pleasant Hill Lake Trail. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Pleasant Hill Lake Trail, Perrysville OH 44864, United
Photographed by Craig Doda, April 5, 2025
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Regionally, this marker is in Amish Country. It is also in the American Midwest. 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: Mohican Covered Bridge (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Discover (approx. 0.2 miles away); Welcome (approx. 0.2 miles away); The All-Importaint Hemlock (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ohio Department of Natural Resources 75th Anniversary (approx. 0.7 miles away); Mohican Fire Tower (approx. Ύ mile away); a different marker also named Mohican Fire Tower (approx. Ύ mile away); Above and Beneath (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Perrysville.
Photographed by Craig Doda, April 5, 2025
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Wildlife at Mohican State Park
The varied habitats, including forests, rivers, and meadows of Mohican support a diversity of wildlife including white-tailed deer, skunk, opossum and red fox. Eastern red-backed salamanders, American toads, and spring peepers are samples of local amphibians. Wild turkey has made a tremendous comeback in Ohio after being totally absent at one time. Now, significant numbers can be found in the surrounding forest.
Red Fox
The red fox is one of two fox species in Ohio. The state's other fox is the gray fox. Red foxes are mostly nocturnal, meaning that they are most active at night, feeding and moving from place to place. Even though they are nocturnal, they can still be found hunting during daylight hours. The scream of a red fox can be mistaken for a woman's scream.
Mohican Cherry Millipede
The Mohican Cherry Millipede gets its name from the place where it was described from, Mohican State Park. Living only in the Unglaciated Appalachian Plateau region of Ohio, it is uncommon, with definitive records from three counties: Ashland, Athens, and Hocking. This millipede can be found under leaf litter and rocks within moist deciduous forests and sandstone ravines shaded by hemlock trees.
Warbler Wonderland
Birders will also enjoy the abundance of nesting warblers in the Clear Fork Gorge. More than 20 species including northern parula, hooded, cerulean, American redstart, black-throated green, along with opsreys and eagles - nest here during spring and summer.
The varied habitats, including forests, rivers, and meadows of Mohican support a diversity of wildlife including white-tailed deer, skunk, opossum and red fox. Eastern red-backed salamanders, American toads, and spring peepers are samples of local amphibians. Wild turkey has made a tremendous comeback in Ohio after being totally absent at one time. Now, significant numbers can be found in the surrounding forest.
Red Fox
The red fox is one of two fox species in Ohio. The state's other fox is the gray fox. Red foxes are mostly nocturnal, meaning that they are most active at night, feeding and moving from place to place. Even though they are nocturnal, they can still be found hunting during daylight hours. The scream of a red fox can be mistaken for a woman's scream.
Mohican Cherry Millipede
The Mohican Cherry Millipede gets its name from the place where it was described from, Mohican State Park. Living only in the Unglaciated Appalachian Plateau region of Ohio, it is uncommon, with definitive records from three counties: Ashland, Athens, and Hocking. This millipede can be found under leaf litter and rocks within moist deciduous forests and sandstone ravines shaded by hemlock trees.
Warbler Wonderland
Birders will also enjoy the abundance of nesting warblers in the Clear Fork Gorge. More than 20 species including northern parula, hooded, cerulean, American redstart, black-throated green, along with opsreys and eagles - nest here during spring and summer.
Photographed by Craig Doda, April 5, 2025
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Credits. This page was last revised on May 6, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 10, 2025, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 139 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 10, 2025, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
