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

Shrum Indian Mound

By Dale K. Benington, September 18, 2010

1. Shrum Indian Mound Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

One of the last remaining
earthen mounds in this
area of Ohio. Built by Native
American people of the
Adena Culture (800 BC-100 AD).
The land was deeded to the
Ohio Historical Society in
1928 by the Shrum Family.

Erected 2008 by Ohio Society, National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Native Americans. In addition, it is included in the The Colonial Dames XVII Century, National Society series list.

Location. 39° 59.405′ N, 83° 4.818′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Ohio, in Franklin County. Marker is on McKinley Avenue half a mile south of Trabue Road, on the right when traveling south. This historical marker is located on the grounds of the Campbell Memorial Park, affixed to a large rock, midway between the front entrance to the park and the nearby Shrum Mound. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Columbus OH 43204, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured

By Dale K. Benington, September 18, 2010

2. Shrum Indian Mound Marker

View of historical marker affixed to a large rock.

as the crow flies. Campbell Memorial Park / The Adena Culture (here, next to this marker); The Upper Arlington Historic District (approx. 1.1 miles away); The Bank Block (approx. 1.9 miles away); James J. Thomas Park (approx. 1.9 miles away); Camp Chase (approx. 2½ miles away); a different marker also named Camp Chase (approx. 2½ miles away); Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station (approx. 2½ miles away); The National Road (approx. 2.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbus.

Also see . . .
1. Adena Culture. This is a link to information provided by Ohio History Central, an online encyclopedia of Ohio History. (Submitted on October 11, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)

2. James E. Campbell. This is a link to information provided by Ohio History Central, an online encyclopedia of Ohio History. (Submitted on October 11, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)

3. Shrum Mound. This is a link to information provided by Ohio History Central, an online encyclopedia of Ohio History. (Submitted on October 11, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)

By Dale K. Benington, September 18, 2010

3. Shrum Indian Mound Marker

View of historical marker, affixed to a large rock, situated in front of the Shrum Mound.

By Dale K. Benington, September 18, 2010

4. Shrum Indian Mound Marker

View looking north of historical marker situated between an Ohio Historical Marker and the Shrum Mound.

By Dale K. Benington, September 18, 2010

5. Shrum Indian Mound Marker

View of historical marker at its location in Campbell Memorial Park.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 11, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,098 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 11, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.