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 | 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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 | 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 | History of Chillicothe and Ross County - Home. News Flash. Relocation Information. Discussion Groups. Ross County OnLine. Select a page... - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Chamber Information. Chamber Calendar. Business Resources. ... |  | 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. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001 - Hopewell Culture National Historical Park. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001 |  | 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... |  | PreserveNet - ... that is part of Hopewell Culture National Historical Park. Survey work will include ... hours). 1182. Internship with Hopewell Culture National Historical Park, Resource Management Division: Assists ... |  | Cultural Resources - OHS. Cultural Resources. This list represents only some of the institutions, archives, museums, and cultural sites with information about the cultural heritage of the Ohio Valley. Many other... |  | Chillicothe/Ross Visitors Bureau -- Attractions - If you love history, recreation and scenic beauty, Ross County is the place for you to visit this year. Brought to you by the Ross Chillicothe Convention and Visitors Bureau. |  | Mounds and earthworks along the Scioto River - First Capital Ohio, Chillicothe. |  | 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... |  | Ohio Moundbuilders - Ohio Moundbuilders. When: September 21-25, 2002. Where: Southern Ohio. How much: $799 ($175 single supplement) Massive mounds and earthworks, some nearly 70 feet tall and others covering... |  | 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. ... |  | National Parks and Trails - Home. About Nature Man. Music. Photo Galleries. Adventures. Parks & Trails. Calender. Contact. Visit some of 'Nature Man's' favorite spots on line. Bib Bear Lake, California. For information on... |  | HC LRC - Wakeman's Archaeology Internet Resources - Wakeman's Archaeology Internet Resources. General Archaeology Sites: Uni of Kan BEST WEB SOURCE ArchaeoLogic Communications Home Page Yahoo! Social Science:Anthropology and... |  | 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... |  | OAC Ohio Archaeology Links - Ohio Archaeology Links |  | TITLE 16 , CHAPTER 1 , SUBCHAPTER LIX-S , Sec. 410uu. - US CODE COLLECTION. TITLE 16 > CHAPTER 1 > SUBCHAPTER LIX-S > Sec. 410uu. Next. Sec. 410uu. - Renaming. The Mound City Group National Monument established by proclamation of the President... |  | 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... |  | US National Parks - Information about State and National Parks. Includes special reviews and calendar of events |  | 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 ... |  | Demographics - Chillicothe, Ohio, located 45 miles directly south of Columbus and 90 miles northeast of Cincinnati, is the hub of activity for the south central region of Ohio. Chillicothe, Ohio's first... |  | 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 /... |  | Pre-Columbia America - Return to beginning of trip | Previous | Next. A Web Field Trip through United States History. 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| 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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