Fairgrounds in Columbus in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Tall Grass Prairie

Photographed by Craig Doda, July 27, 2025

1. Tall Grass Prairie Marker

Inscription. Pioneer settlers encountered tall grass prairies such as this in openings of the primeval forests of Ohio. Remnant prairies and other rare plant and animal communities are being preserved for scientific and educational purposes by the Division of Natural Areas and Preserves. Explore more of our natural heritage by visiting Ohio's state nature preserves.

Erected by Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Natural Areas and Preserves.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 39° 59.658′ N, 82° 59.279′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Ohio, in Franklin County. It is in Fairgrounds. It is at the intersection of East 11th Avenue and Essex Avenue, on the right when traveling north on East 11th Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 632 E 11th Ave, Columbus OH 43211, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Ohio’s Scioto Valley.

It is also in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally,

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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: Bison (a few steps from this marker); Ohio Shapes A Nation (a few steps from this marker); Rattlesnake Master (a few steps from this marker); Surveying the Northwest Territory (a few steps from this marker); What Did Ohio's Colonial Settlers See? (a few steps from this marker); Ohio Department of Natural Resources 75th Anniversary (within shouting distance of this marker); Apple Tree (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); History Of Trapping (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbus.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 22, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 6, 2025, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 66 times since then and 16 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on August 6, 2025, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.