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What People Are Saying About Fort Ancient State Memorial
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In Short – Fort Ancient features 18,000 feet of earthen walls built 2,000 years ago by Native Americans as well as the famous serpent mounds. The site offers beautiful vistas along hiking trails. The Museum at Fort Ancient contains many interactive units, focusing on 15,000 years of Native American history in the Ohio Valley, as well as a classroom, a research area and a gft shop with many fine Native American items.
Editor's Tips
- The Extras:
- Argosy Casino and Resort is just down the road in Indiana.
- Look Good:
- The serpent mounds are not burial mounds, but are a place of ceremony for many Native Americans in the region.
- Where to Sit:
- Convenient picnic areas can be found along the road at the site.
06/25/07
Beautiful Setting... not sure about the 'Extras'
by triskalyn at Citysearch
This is a lovely little park way out in the country. The closest gas station is at least 5 minutes away, the closest resturant is probably in Lebanon, about 10 minutes away. I live right up the road from the park and when I saw this entry, I couldn't help but laugh at the section that states "Argosy Casino and Resort is just down the road in Indiana." If by just down the road you mean at least an hour drive, then sure. Just take a look at a map and see how far the Indiana state line is from Oregonia. If you were planning to include both the Mounds and the Casino in the same trip, make sure you plan accordingly.
