The Leo Petroglyph is comprised of 37 incised drawings of humans, footprints, and animals. It is fun to try and find all of the glyphs and to try and identify what they are.
The petroglyphys were carved into a large, flat surface of sandstone. Currently, it is believed that they were carved by the Fort Ancient Indians sometime between 1000AD and 1650AD. Why the Indians cared these images or what they meant to the Fort Ancient peoples is unknown.
The petroglyphs are protected by a small, roofed shelter located in a very small park. The park has some picnic tables but no other amenities.
Local teens have been busy decorating the shelter with spray painted names. There is some evidence that some have also tried their hand at making petroglyphs. The only supervision of the park was provided by a neighbor’s two dogs who came by to see what we were doing.
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The petroglyphys were carved into a large, flat surface of sandstone. Currently, it is believed that they were carved by the Fort Ancient Indians sometime between 1000AD and 1650AD. Why the Indians cared these images or what they meant to the Fort Ancient peoples is unknown.
The petroglyphs are protected by a small, roofed shelter located in a very small park. The park has some picnic tables but no other amenities.
Local teens have been busy decorating the shelter with spray painted names. There is some evidence that some have also tried their hand at making petroglyphs. The only supervision of the park was provided by a neighbor’s two dogs who came by to see what we were doing.
Additional pictures:
Hours:
Location:
Fees (if applicable):
- none
Related sites:
- Ohio History Central: Leo Petroglyph
- Ohio History Central: Leo Petroglyph—photo
- Leo Petroglyph
- State Parks.com
- Appalachian Adventure Trail: Leo Petroglyph
- Ohio State Parks: Leo Petroglyph, nearby sites of interest
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