Georgesville in Grove City in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Big Darby and Little Darby Creeks
A Feature of Ohios Scenic Rivers
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 14, 2008
1. Big Darby and Little Darby Creeks Marker
Recognized for their biodiversity and high quality aquatic habitat, Big Darby Creek and Little Darby Creek were designated as state and national scenic rivers. These riparian ecosystems provide modern recreational opportunities while allowing a sense of their appearance centuries ago. Nearby Indian mounds indicate that the Darby creeks have been important food and transportation resources for thousands of years. More than 100 species of fish and 40 species of freshwater mollusks have been recorded within these watersheds. Several, including the indigenous Scioto Madtom, are locally and federally endangered.
Erected 2003 by The Ohio Bicentennial Commission, Ohio Department of Natural Resources, The International Paper Company Foundation, and The Ohio Historical Society. (Marker Number 47-25.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Natural Features • Natural Resources • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Ohio Historical Society / The Ohio History Connection series list.
Location. 39° 53.595′ N,
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Regionally, this marker is in the Scioto Valley and in the Columbus Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Ice Over Ohio (approx. half a mile away); Big Darby Creek (approx. half a mile away); A Valley Is Born (approx. 0.6 miles away); A Valley is Born (approx. 0.7 miles away); The Voss Site
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 14, 2008
2. Big Darby and Little Darby Creeks Marker at Canoe Access
Photographed by Alex Krempasky, April 2, 2023
3. View of Big Darby and Little Darby Creeks from the marker spot.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 14, 2008
4. View East From Big Darby and Little Darby Creeks Marker
Oak Grove Cemetery is on hill at distant center.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 15, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,784 times since then and 56 times this year. Last updated on April 16, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 15, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 3. submitted on May 14, 2023, by Alex Krempasky of Obetz, Ohio. 4. submitted on October 15, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
