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Green Township near Perrysville in Ashland County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
 

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Mohican State Park

 
 
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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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in 1947, this serene site serves as Ohio's official monument honoring nearly 20,000 Ohioans who made the ultimate sacrifice in military conflicts since World War II.

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.
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: ArchitectureParks & Recreational AreasWar, World II. In addition, it is included in the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), and the National Natural Landmarks series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1934.
 
Location. 40° 36.796′ N, 82° 19.02′ W. Marker is near Perrysville, Ohio, in Ashland County. It is in Green Township. It is at the intersection of Park Road and Lyons Falls Trail, on the left when traveling north on Park Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Perrysville OH 44864, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in
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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: Welcome (here, next to this marker); The All-Importaint Hemlock (here, next to this marker); Mohican Covered Bridge (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Discover (approx. 0.2 miles away); Pleasant Hill Dam (approx. 0.8 miles away); Ohio Department of Natural Resources 75th Anniversary (approx. 0.9 miles away); Mohican Fire Tower (approx. 0.9 miles away); a different marker also named Mohican Fire Tower (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Perrysville.
 
 
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 130 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on April 10, 2025, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
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