Leo Petroglyph
N 39° 09.050 W 082° 40.488
17S E 355280 N 4334850
Prehistoric Native American rock carvings in southeastern Ohio.
Waymark Code: WMT71
Location: Ohio, United States
Date Posted: 10/04/2006
Views: 137
This park is managed by the Ohio Historical Society and is free admission, daylight hours only. There is ample parking on-site.
From the signs:
On the flat surface of this rock is one of the finest examples of prehistoric Indian petroglyphs or carved writings in Ohio. These figures are carved on an exposed portion of the Black Hand Sandstone bedrock which underlies most of east-central Ohio.
The meaning of the petroglyphs cannot be determined but it is thought that they are either tribal symbols or depict activites in the history of the Indian group. Among the inscriptions at least a fish, a bird, an unidentified head or face is shown adorned with a headdress. The rendition of the figures suggests that they were probably carved by the late prehistoric Fort Ancient Indians, who lived in southern Ohio approximately 700 years ago. Beginning at the south side of the petroglyp shelter is a nature trail which leads through a deep gorge cut into the bedrock. This trail also follows the upper cliffs where a scenic overlook permits an overall view of the gorge. Interpretive signs explain some of the natural history of the area.
Type of Pictograph: Petroglyph
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Visit Instructions:1. You may log as many different waymarks as you wish but you may only log each one once.
2. You must include a close up photo of the pictograph and your GPSr. The pictograph must be recognizable.
3. Tell a little bit about what you learned of the area.