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Lockville Canal Park in Carroll Ohio

I stood atop the Lockville canal lock #11 in Carroll, Ohio and imagined how the structure worked when it was still operational in mid 1800s. I estimated the canal width to be 15 ft. The Lockville canal lock #11 is just one of the three locks that are open to…

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Hopeton Earthworks National Historical Park

The Hopeton Earthworks in Chillicothe, Ohio was one of the grandest geometric earthworks the American Indians of the Hopewell culture built 2000 years ago. The complex includes a 20-acre circle (~1,050 feet diameter), a 20-acre square, at least two small circles and parallel walls (5 feet high, 2,400 feet long,…

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Charleston Falls Preserve | Waterfalls in Ohio

The Charleston Waterfall located inside the Charleston Falls Preserve does not have much water especially during the summer season, but it is the tallest waterfall I have seen in Western Ohio. The 37-foot waterfall boasts an impressive gorge that makes it a favorite spot for pro and amateur photographers and…

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George Rogers Clark Falls | Waterfalls in Ohio

The George Rogers Clark Falls is situated inside the 250-acre George Rogers Clark Park in Springfield, Ohio. The waterfall is about 15 feet high. And from its foot where I stood, I estimate the crest to be 20 to 25 feet. I have read online that the waterfall is seasonal….

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