Green Township near Chillicothe in Ross County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
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Photographed by Craig Doda, August 2, 2025
1. Welcome Marker
Take to the Trails
Whether it's hiking, mountain biking, or horseback riding, there's a trail for everyone, including a fitness trail. There's more than 20 miles of trails that vary in length and difficulty, so plan accordingly before heading out. The trails cross mostly wooded, hilly terrain with some steep inclines and ravines which are best suited for advanced cyclists.
Historic View
Did you know: The state seal of Ohio was inspired by views from this very park? Ohio has had an official seal for more than two hundred years, and the current seal was adopted in 1996.
In the background stands Mount Logan in Ross County. Separating Mount Logan from the rest of the seal is the Scioto River. A harvested wheat field is included illustrating the importance of agriculture in Ohio. Nearby stand seventeen arrows representing Ohio's place as the 17th state in the Union.
According to historical lore, the seal was based on the eastern view from Adena, the home of Thomas Worthington near Chillicothe. Worthington was one of Ohio's first two United States senators and he served as the sixth governor of the state.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1996.
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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 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Discover (here, next to this marker); William Addison "Billy" Ireland (a few steps from this marker); The Great Seal of the State of Ohio (a few steps from this marker); Ohio Department of Natural Resources 75th Anniversary (approx. 0.4 miles away); Trees Shaped Ohio's History (approx. 0.4 miles away); Covid-19 Pandemic Memorial Grove (approx. 0.4 miles away); Great Seal State Park (approx. 0.4 miles away); Ceremonial Places (approx. 3.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chillicothe.
Photographed by Craig Doda, August 2, 2025
2. Welcome Marker
Photographed by Craig Doda, August 2, 2025
3. Welcome Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 28, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 13, 2025, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 56 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 13, 2025, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
