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The first settlers in the Ohio area were the Adena Native Americans (800 BCE–100 AD), who were known for their mounds. I traveled around Southwestern Ohio visiting these mounds and learning about the Adena Culture and those that followed, such as the Hopewell (200 BCE–500 AD), and Fort Ancient (1000–1750…
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About 65 feet tall and 800 feet in circumference, the Miamisburg Mound in Ohio is one of the largest conical Indian mounds in eastern U.S. It is the only mound located in the prehistoric site park. It has steps that allow visitors to go the top observation platform. Here are…
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The Futuro House or UFO House in Carlisle, Ohio is an eye-catcher by itself. With two oblong saucers connected with a tube walkway, the structure is certainly an interesting roadside structure along Central Ave. I am not sure when the this UFO house was built, but the prefabricated Futuro home…
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Sinking Spring, Ohio has the only octagonal schoolhouse in the State. It is currently included in the Library of Congress Historic American Buildings Survey. Made of bricks, the Octagonal Schoolhouse was constructed in 1831, and was the first school in the township. Where to find the Octagonal Schoolhouse? The Octagonal…
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The Serpent Mound Historical Site is the largest effigy mound in the world, about 1,400 feet long. An effigy mound is a giant earthen sculpture used as a shrine to honor the powerful spirit it represents. This mound represents the Great Serpent who was the Lord of the World Below…
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Unlike other travel bloggers who haven’t been to the places they wrote about and simply borrowed other’s photos for their posts, in my case, I made sure that I visited them all. All the unusual and weird places and roadside attractions around Southern Ohio, I have seen them with my…
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If you happen to be near Hocking County in Ohio, don’t miss to visit the Lake Logan State Park. Apart from the fact that is near Hocking Hills State Park, the park itself is a beautiful tourist spot that boast a breathtaking scenery. I have visited the the park for…
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The National Museum of the Great Lakes tells the stories of the four great lakes in North America: Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, Lake Huron, Lake Erie, and Lake Ontario. From chilling maritime history stories and early voyages, to past and present developments, to their importance as natural resource, visitors get…
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