octagon state memorial

this used to connect to the Great Circle earthworks in ancient times. It's now on a golf course. Access is limited except a couple of times a year but you can park near the country club and see a portion of it I believe. Seeing as many of these sites as possible will help understand the culture and history of the ancient Native Americans in Ohio.

People come here from all over the world a huge ancient site built with primitive tools. A great mystery of who built these mounds and why there are days when events are held there. Newark's Mounds are a great place to teach children about our Native past.

We attended one of the open houses held at Octagon. They close down the golf course and archeologists lead people out through the incredible earthworks, the largest geometric earthworks in the world! We were so impressed at the huge perfect circles at the site, and of course the acres big octagon. We never imagined something so important archeologically, here in Ohio. Try to visit on an Open House day when you can actually walk out across the area and explore inside of these amazing mounds, you can't help but be moved.

This is what has survived from a complex and incredible earthwork grouping that extends well into central and southern Ohio. The story of the Ancient peoples in Ohio is a story of incredible accomplishments in organization and building of complex system of sites being considered as World Heritage Sites. These areas are of greatest interest to those interested in these aspects of our culture.

We geocached in the area--fun earth cash here--cool golf course--interesting history of the area--we liked specuatling what actually happened here

We were so impressed with the food and friendly, beautiful atmosphere! A wonderful visit!