Sunday, July 26, 2009

Fairmount Mound


This mound is in a graveyard next to the Fairmount Presbyterian Church. It is about 15 feet high and 80 feet in diameter. You will see it looming over you as you drive up the road to the church. Like the other mounds we visited during this trip, it is located on a ridge.
Because there is no forest hiding it, this was the most impressive of the mounds we saw on this visit. The mound looks well preserved.
The mound is on private property. Do not trespass. There is limited parking at the church.
We also visited these nearby sites on this day trip: Flint Ridge, Huffman Mound, Dawes Arboretum Mound, Clark’s Dining Room.



Hours:
  • View from CR 323 at any time. The cemetery is open dawn to dusk.
    Location: From I70, take Exit 132. Go north to US 40. Turn right (east) on US 40 and go 1.5 miles. Turn left (north) on CR 323 (also called Fairmount Road). Fairmount Church and the mound are straight ahead at the top of the hill.

Fees (if applicable):

  • none

Additional information:

  • Do not trespass on the mound. It is located on private property.

Related sites:

  • Fairmount Mound, Ohio History Central.

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