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Miamsburg Adena Indian Mound – Ohio

February 15, 2023 0 Comments

Miamsburg Adena Indian Mound - Ohio

Miamsburg Adena Indian Mound – Ohio.

The Adena culture was a prehistoric Native American culture that existed from 500 BC to 100 AD. They resided in what is now the Eastern United States, focused primarily in Ohio, and parts of West Virginia and Kentucky, during a period known as the Early Woodland. They had a unique burial complex and ceremonial tradition, the largest visible sign of which are large earthen mounds spread across the landscape. They along with the Fort Ancient and Hopewell Cultures have come to be known as the Mound Builders, for their large earthworks.

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Indian Chief Carving – Lincoln Memorial Bridge – Indiana

January 7, 2023 0 Comments

Indian Chief Carving - Lincoln Memorial Bridge - Indiana

The image of a Native American Indian Chief carved into a concrete pillar, at the head of the Lincoln Memorial Bridge in Vincennes, Indiana. The bridge is part of the George Rogers Clark National Historical Park, and opened in 1933. The statues themselves (there are two), were installed in 1936. George Rogers Clark was an American surveyor, soldier, and military officer, who served during the American Revolutionary War. He is the older brother of William Clark, who is famous for his explorations the the American West, in particular the Pacific Northwest during the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

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Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake – Cedar Bog – Ohio

December 11, 2022 0 Comments

Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake - Cedar Bog - Ohio

An Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake, seen the Cedar Bog nature reservoir, north of Cincinnati, Ohio.  This snake goes by a couple of different names, including Swamp Rattler and Black Snapper. It is a highly venmous snake, but smaller than the other two venomous snakes common to Ohio, the Northern Copperhead and the Timber Rattlesnake.  Its is fairly rare, and typically inhabits, wetlands, bogs, and other marshy areas.  In fact its name comes from the Chippewa Indians, and refers to the marshy areas commonly found at the mouth of a river.  Its prey generally includes mice, shrews, voles, lizards, birds, frogs, crayfish and other snakes.

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