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| National Park Overview: |
 | From about 200 BC to AD 500, the Ohio River Valley was a focal point of the prehistoric Hopewell culture. The term Hopewell describes a broad network of beliefs and practices among different Native American groups over a large portion of eastern North America. The culture is characterized by the construction of enclosures made of earthen walls, often built in geometric patterns, and mounds of various shapes. Visible remnants of Hopewell culture are concentrated in the Scioto River valley near present-day Chillicothe, Ohio. The most striking Hopewell sites contain earthworks in the form of squares, circles, and other geometric shapes. Many of these sites were built to a monumental scale, with earthen walls up to 12 feet high outlining geometric figures more than 1000 feet across. Conical and loaf-shaped earthen mounds up to 30 feet high are often found in association with the geometric earthworks. <P>The park contains nationally significant archeological resources including large earthwork and mound complexes that provide an insight into the social, ceremonial, political, and economic life of the Hopewell people. The park visitor center features museum exhibits, an orientation film, book sales area, and self-guided and guided tours. <P> |
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| Cottages and Cabins | |  | Tranquil Retreat Cabins - South Bloomingville, OH
Let nature entertain you! Whether you are sitting in the Hot Tub, OR relaxing on one of our log beds, OR just listening to the rippling stream, Or exploring the small cave on the property, NATURE SURROUNDS YOU!
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| UT Library Online - Perry-Casta? Map Collection - Ohio Maps - ... Area (Park Map) 1995 (323K) (PDF Format) Hopewell Culture National Historical Park (Park Map) 1999 (129K) (PDF Format) Hopewell Culture National Historical Park (Trade Map) 1999 (258K) (PDF Format) ... | | UT Library Online - Perry-Casta? Map Collection - National Historic Sites, Memorials, M - ... America [Nebraska] (Park Map) 1995 (187K) Hopewell Culture National Historical Park [Ohio] (Park Map) 1999 (129K) (PDF Format) Hopewell Culture National Historical Park [Ohio] (Trade Map) 1999 (258K) ... | | Topo maps on HikerCentral.com - Free downloadable topo maps in pdf and jpg format | | OHS Online Links - LINKS. Ohio Resources. The following links are provided for the benefit of our visitors. No particular endorsement of these sites by The Ohio Historical Society is intended. Archaeology... | | Chillicothe Ross Chamber of Commerce - ... Chamber Calendar Chamber Information Relocation Information Adena State Memorial Hopewell Culture National Historical Park Ohio Historical Society Ross County Historical Society Ross County ... | | Hopewell Culture National Historical Park (National Park Service) - Hopewell Culture National Historical Park. Located in Chillicothe, OH. TRAVEL BASICS - CAMPING - LODGING ACTIVITIES - FACILITIES - FEES/PERMITS. The park is dedicated to the preservation and... | | Moundbuilders - Links and resources about Moundbuilders. | | About The Archaeological Conservancy - Click below for answers to these frequently asked questions. What is The Archaeological Conservancy? Why save archaeological sites? What sites does the Conservancy own? How does the Conservancy... | | Onlinecityguide.com - Local Merchants. - Select a state - Alabama. Alaska. Arizona. Arkansas. California. Colorado. Connecticut. Delaware. D.C. Florida. Georgia. Hawaii. Idaho. Illinois. Indiana. Iowa. Kansas. ... | | Chillicothe-Ross County Area Attractions and Links - Local Attractions, Links and Photographs. To reduce load time this page uses thumbnail photos. To see the full size photo click on the thumbnail photo. Book Marks. [ Tecumseh! ][ Chillicothe... | | Reisenett: Ohio Maps - Reisenett bringer en oversikt over kart, reisem? nyheter, restplasser, destinasjoner, transport, overnatting, reiseinformasjon, temaopplevelser, samt nyttige produkter. If you cannot read... | | Reisenett: Maps of United States National Parks and Monuments - Reisenett bringer en oversikt over kart, reisem? nyheter, restplasser, destinasjoner, transport, overnatting, reiseinformasjon, temaopplevelser, samt nyttige produkter. If you cannot read... | | Bird Checklists of the United States - Bird Checklists of the United States. Hopewell Culture National Historic Park. Chillicothe, Ohio. Mound City Information. Mound City Map. Birds and the Hopewell. Representatives of birds appear... | | Repositories of Primary Sources: Eastern United States and Canada - ... Heidelberg College Hilandar Research Library Hiram College Holden Arboretum Hopewell Culture National Historical Park John Carroll University. Special Collections John Carroll University. University ... | | The - ... and Their Legacy (CD-ROM) Octagon Earthworks (informational page from OHS) Hopewell Culture National Historical Park, Chillicothe, Ohio (was "Mound City Group") Ohio's Prehistoric People--Middle ... | | OHIO - The first campground locator on the web that will show photos of the campgrounds so you know what to expect before you get there. You can plan your next camping trip with ease. | | SEORF -- Arts and Culture - Actors' Moveable Theater. African-American Experience in Ohio. African-Americans in Southeastern Ohio. Artsbridge. Athens Area Arts Alliance. Athens County Historical Society & Museum /... | | Area Campgrounds | | Mt of Praise Camp Ground
1499 Lancaster Pike
Circleville, OH
(740) 474-9597
| Stoutsville Campgrounds
Circleville, OH
(740) 474-4347
| Airy Acres Campgrounds
7518 Warner Huffer Rd
Circleville, OH
(740) 477-1909
| Chaparral Family Campground
10136 W Middletown Rd
Salem, OH
(330) 337-9381
| Ponderosa Park
9362 Salem Warren Rd
Salem, OH
(330) 332-0044
| Timashamie Family Campground
28251 Georgetown Rd
Salem, OH
(330) 525-7054
| Misty Harbor Camp Grounds
239 Alum Cliff Rd # 27
Chillicothe, OH
(740) 775-9086
| Camp Cattail
322 Cattail Rd
Chillicothe, OH
(740) 773-4528
| Great Seal State Park
825 Rocky Rd
Chillicothe, OH
(740) 773-2726
| Lake Hill Campground
2466 Musselman Station Road
Frankfort, OH
(740) 998-5648
| L B Camping
2483 Greenbriar Rd
Bainbridge, OH
(740) 493-4614
| Tanglewood Acres Horse Camp
2779 Pike Lake Rd
Bainbridge, OH
(740) 493-3142
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| | Area Fishing Related Businesses | | Bill's Bait House
4308 State Route 220
Waverly, OH
(740) 947-2542
| Hirn's Corner
3504 Us Highway 50 W
Bainbridge, OH
(740) 634-3286
| Bait & Tackle
381 N High St
Chillicothe, OH
(740) 774-1985
| Scott's Bait & Tackel
1030 S Court St
Circleville, OH
(740) 474-8898
| D & K Bait & Tackle Dealers
288 W Hydell Rd
Chillicothe, OH
(740) 772-1836
| Frosties Guns & Ammo
14761 Crownover Mill Rd
New Holland, OH
(740) 495-5282
| Gander Mountain
1320 S Holland Sylvania Rd
Holland, OH
(419) 861-4800
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| | Area Resorts and Lodging | | Lazy H Cabin Rentals
14889 Old 50
Bainbridge, OH
(937) 365-1961
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| Plane - The closest major airport is the Columbus International Airport located 50 miles north of the park. <P> <br>Car - Chillicothe is located in southcentral Ohio. The Mound City Group Visitor Center is located two miles north of the intersection of US 35 and SR 104. <P> <br>Public Transportation - No public transportation available. <P> |
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