Clifton in Greene County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Clifton Gorge Marker
The Old Trail Head
The Obscure Marker
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, September 12, 2014
1. The Other Clifton Gorge Marker
bronze plaque on small boulder in small park off Jackson Street in Clifton, Ohio
Clifton Gorge
has been designed a
Registered
Natural Landmark
under the provisions of the
Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935
this site possesses exceptional value
in illustrating the natural
history of the United States
U. S. Department of the Interior
National Park Service
1967Erected 1967.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Landmarks. In addition, it is included in the National Natural Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1935.
Location. 39° 47.712′ N, 83° 49.691′ W. Marker is in Clifton, Ohio, in Greene County. Marker is on Jackson Street, 0.1 miles south of St Rt 343 (Ohio Route 343), on the right when traveling south. Marker is located in a small park, which serves as a trail head, on the west edge of the Village of Clifton. The driveway is off Jackson Street, about 600 feet south of St Rt 343. This about ½ mile south east of the Trail Head on St. Rt. 343. It is a city block west of the Clifton Mill; at the southwest corner of the village.
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, September 12, 2014
2. The Other Clifton Gorge Marker
the boulder with bronze plaque
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Clifton Mill (approx. 0.2 miles away); Historical Clifton (approx. 0.2 miles away); Clifton Gorge (approx. 0.4 miles away); Orton Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); John Bryan (approx. 0.7 miles away); Camp Birch (approx. 1.1 miles away); Erastus Mitchell Birch (approx. 2.3 miles away); Horace Mann (approx. 2.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clifton.
More about this marker. There is a newer State of Ohio Marker at the Trail Head Park on St Rt 343. That area is sometimes known as the "Bear Den". Many years ago, a live bear was kept in a cage there.
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, September 12, 2014
3. The Other Clifton Gorge Marker
the setting
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, September 12, 2014
4. The Other Clifton Gorge Marker
Park sign on Jackson Street
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, September 12, 2014
5. Clifton Gorge
the trail head leading past the boulder
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, September 14, 2014
6. Clifton Gorge Map showing various markers and monuments
1906 USGS Topo Springfield se, marked up and colored by Dr. Ronald Irick, to show significant sites
Credits. This page was last revised on June 12, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 14, 2014, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 401 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on September 14, 2014, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Al Wolf was the editor who published this page.
