Newark in Licking County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
History of the Site
Photographed by Craig Doda, May 3, 2025
1. History of the Site Marker
The Newark Earthworks were used by Indigenous people up until their removal from the land. In 1862, archaeologists James and Charles Salisbury created a map that is the most accurate record of the Newark Earthworks. Over time, farming and construction led to the earthworks being partially destroyed and disconnected. Today, the Octagon Earthworks, Great Circle Earthworks, and a portion of Wright Square are all that remain.
In 1892, the Octagon Earthworks were preserved for use as a training area for the Ohio National Guard. Moundbuilders Golf Course was established in 1911, with the golf course laid out within and alongside the earthworks. In 1933, the Ohio History Connection took ownership of the site, with the golf course holding a long-term lease. In 2025, the Ohio History Connection took full ownership of the site, with the golf course agreeing to move operations elsewhere.
Erected by Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks / Ohio History Connection / unesco World Heritage Site.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Indigenous Peoples and Communities •
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Location. 40° 3.191′ N, 82° 26.786′ W. Marker is in Newark, Ohio, in Licking County. It is at the intersection of North 33rd Street and Parkview Road, on the left when traveling north on North 33rd Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 125 N 33rd St, Newark OH 43055, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Columbus Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Corn Belt, in Appalachia, and specifically 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 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: The Earthworks (here, next to this marker); The Builders (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named History of the Site (here, next to this marker); a different marker
Photographed by Craig Doda, May 3, 2025
2. History of the Site Marker
Other markers no longer nearby. The Octagon (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); The Newark Earthworks (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); a different marker also named History of the Site (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); The Circle (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); a different marker also named The Builders (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); Octagon Earthworks (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Photographed by Craig Doda, May 3, 2025
3. History of the Site Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 11, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 9, 2025, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 100 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 9, 2025, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
