In terms of sheer amount of water, Cedar Falls is the most abundant waterfall in the entire park. Queer Creek cascades down the face of the rock in a tremendous display of the power of water. In fact, it was the early visitors that gave the falls . . . — — Map (db m138969) HM
In January of 1998 something happened here at Hocking State Park which only occurs roughly every 100 years—a flood of massive proportions! As
the water ripped its way through the gorge it destroyed and removed almost all of
structures while . . . — — Map (db m138966) HM
The previous bridge at this location was a 250 foot long, steel Pennsylvania truss. It was originally built in 1914 by the Pennsylvania Bridge Company and located in Hamilton County. In 1956 it was moved for reuse at this location to carry State . . . — — Map (db m96062) HM
This building originally erected in 1847, was restored to its former appearance in 1994 and has been the seat of Logan Municipal Government since 1882. — — Map (db m195119) HM
Known as the Norwegian Count, Nils Louis Christian
Kachelmacher was born in Oslo, Norway of wealthy
parentage. He immigrated to the United States at age
21 and was responsible for industrial growth in the
Hocking Valley and expansion of the town . . . — — Map (db m119652) HM
The recess of Old Man’s Cave is the most famous feature in the park. It is located on a vertical cliff 75 feet above the stream and measures 250 feet long and 50 feet high. The spectacular recessed caves seen throughout the park are examples of . . . — — Map (db m138973) HM
The greatest thing we can do is inspire young minds…
- John Glenn
John Glenn was born in 1921 in Cambridge, Ohio. After a career as a pilot for the US Marine Corps, and as a test pilot, he was selected to . . . — — Map (db m166300) HM
If you look downstream and up on the north wall you will see the distinctive face known as the “Sphinx Head” protruding and overseeing the plunge down to Lower Falls. The wind and water erosion has worked hard to produce this unique . . . — — Map (db m138975) HM
Born in 1886 on a farm near Logan, Tessa Sweazy Webb was a teacher at the Hocking County Children’s Home where she began writing poetry. By 1924 she had become well known across the state and nation for her published works. Under Webb’s successful . . . — — Map (db m11550) HM
Dedicated to: General Curtis Michael Scaparrotti, First Sergeant Michael C. Scaparrotti and all past, present, and future veterans from Hocking County who served in all branches of the Armed Forces. — — Map (db m166301) WM
Worthington (1773–1827), land developer as well as statesman, laid out the village of Logan, beginning on June 27, 1816, while he was Governor of Ohio. This lot was set aside by him to be used as a public market place. Worthington became a . . . — — Map (db m9624) HM
In Honor of the
U.S.S. Hocking
APA-121
and all who served on board
Commissioned
October 22, 1944
Decommissioned
May 10, 1946
Received 2 Battle Stars
For World War II
Iwo Jima
Okinawa
Dedicated on
U.S.S. . . . — — Map (db m195115) WM
Here is where hikers can witness the power of water in the Hocking Hills. Looking
out from within this cave with its very steep waits and loose boulders, the actual
formation of a young sandstone gorge is taking place as the water slowly digs . . . — — Map (db m139145) HM
To those who served World War I Apr. 6, 1917 Nov. 11, 1918 To those who served World War II Dec. 7, 1941 Dec. 31, 1946 To those who served Korean War June 27, 1950 Jan. 31, 1955 To those who served Vietnam War Aug. 5, 1964 May 7, . . . — — Map (db m238533) WM
