A Historic Site to Visit in Ohio:
Rufus Putnam arrived at the mouth of the Muskingum River on April 7, 1788, and commenced to survey of the town of Marietta.
The Land Office is on the grounds of the Campus Martius Museum. Within the museum itself is the Rufus and Persis Putnam home, once part of the original Campus Martius fortification and dating to 1788 – 15 years before Ohio became a state. Tours of the home are available.
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The Ohio Historical Society operates a statewide network of historical, archaeological and natural history sites.
For general information on any specific historical site, including location, hours/days of operation, and admission fees* (if any), click to find sites by name or sites by topic.
* Admission fees are waived for OHS members.
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Wahkeena Preserve
Wahkeena, named with an Indian word meaning "most beautiful" is located on the edge of the Hocking Hills. This outdoor education area is used for nature study and is a preserve for birds and other wildlife.
Wahkeena's sandstone cliffs, part of the famous Black Hand sandstone, are forested primarily with tulip trees and oak. The 150 acre nature preserve also features interesting flora, including great rhododendron and mountain laurel; and about 26 types of ferns including Christmas and maidenhair.
In the summer one can observe over 69 species of birds and 15 species of mammals, including the pileated woodpecker and white-tailed deer. At the lodge, tour groups may view nature study exhibits. There are two trails available for hiking.
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