Galena in Delaware County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Hoover Reservoir
Because Columbus considered them hazardous, they were demolished when Hoover Reservoir construction began in 1953. Numerous roads leading from the square were eliminated when the reservoir was built. A third of the village was demolished when the land was flooded to create a drinking water supply for Columbus.
Hoover Dam impounds 2,818 acres of water and creates prime fishing and boating areas. The area surrounding the lake features parks, boat launches, and boating areas, and the Hoover Dam Nature Preserve. Hoover Reservoir's north end is classified as an Important Birding Area.
The lake usually dries up in the fall, winter and spring, and the resulting mudflats are a key migratory stopping point on the North American Flyway for song and shore birds to rest and eat during their long journeys. This nature lovers' paradise features eagles, waterfowl, and beavers.
A great place to view birds is from the City of Columbus' Hoover Boardwalk located on the Front St. in Galena. Osprey platforms have been installed by local volunteers to assist in reintroducing these "fish hawks" in Central Ohio. It is very important to the Osprey's breeding success that boaters avoid the breeding platforms areas.
Hoover is also a Prothonotary Warblers reintroduction breeding grounds that have attracted conservationists worldwide to study its success. These colorful migratory song birds are attracted by the plentiful insects near the nest boxes over the water.
Erected by Village of Galena.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Man-Made Features • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1953.
Location. 40° 12.864′ N, 82° 52.821′ W. Marker is in Galena, Ohio, in Delaware County. Marker is on Front Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Galena OH 43021, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Galena (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Galena War Memorial (about 400 feet away); Sunbury, Ohio / Sunbury Town Hall (approx. 2.2 miles away); Purple Heart Memorial (approx. 2.2 miles away); Ohio Fallen Heroes Memorial (approx. 2.2 miles away); Sunbury Veterans Memorial (approx. 2.2 miles away); Major General William Starke Rosecrans / Glacial Erratics (approx. 2.3 miles away); Marilyn “Corky” Olinger (approx. 2.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Galena.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 9, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 7, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 686 times since then and 75 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on May 7, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.