Yellow Springs in Greene County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Glen Helen Natural Area
The Legacy of Hugh Taylor Birch
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, September 12, 2014
1. Glen Helen Nature Preserve Marker
close up
Glen Helen Natural Area
has been designated a
registered
natural landmark
under provisions of the
historic sites act of August 21, 1935
this site possesses exceptional value
in illustrating the natural history
of the United StatesU.S. Department of the Interior
National Park Service
1965
Erected 1965 by National Park Service.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Environment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1935.
Location. 39° 48.035′ N, 83° 53.153′ W. Marker is in Yellow Springs, Ohio, in Greene County. Marker can be reached from Cory Street (County Route 27) near U.S. 68, on the left when traveling south. ½ mile south of U.S. 68, from downtown Yellow Springs. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 405 Corry St, Yellow Springs OH 45387, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Antioch College (approx. 0.2 miles away); Virginia Hamilton (approx. 0.3 miles away); Antioch College / and Glen Helen (approx. 0.3 miles away); Moncure Daniel Conway / The Conway Colony
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More about this marker. there are multiple markers at this site
parking lot off Cory street is identified by a large sign. Multiple markers are easily accessed from the south trail head. Other markers are down in the Glen, not handicapped accessible at this date, due to a bridge collapse.
Regarding Glen Helen Natural Area. Glen Helen is part of the John Bryan State Park, Clifton Gorge Complex. Multiple youth camps also connect to the trail series.
The glen is an extension of Antioch College. it is named after Hugh Taylor Birch's daughter, Helen.
Camp Birch, the Horace Mann Monument, and the Orton Memorial are all connected with Hugh Taylor Birch.
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, September 12, 2014
2. Glen Helen Marker
the marker, at the south trail head
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, September 12, 2014
3. Glen Helen Nature Preserve sign
Cory Street entrance and parking lot
opposite Antioch College
this is the south gate to the park
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, September 12, 2014
4. Glen Helen Nature Preserve sign
this is the north gate, off St Rt 343
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, September 12, 2014
5. Glen Helen Nature Preserve
trail info kiosk at south trail head off Cory Street
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, September 12, 2014
6. Glen Helen 2nd Marker
close up
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, September 12, 2014
7. Glen Helen 2nd Marker
also at south trail head
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, September 12, 2014
8. Glen Helen 3rd Marker
close up the Inman Marker
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, September 12, 2014
9. the Inman Marker
from the trail
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, September 12, 2014
10. Glen Helen the Ricciardi Marker
close up
Ricciardi was the stone mason who built the steps, bridges, etc., all through this huge park complex
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, September 12, 2014
11. the Ricciardi Marker
the plaza is an example of his work
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, September 12, 2014
12. Glen Helen trail head plaza
typical of beautiful stonework found throughout the park
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, September 12, 2014
13. Glen Helen trail side
two markers visible near trail head
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 16, 2014, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 359 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13. submitted on September 16, 2014, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Al Wolf was the editor who published this page.
