The Glenford Fort property in Perry County is a vitally important Adena and Hopewell Ceremonial place. The property will be enhanced through the installation of signage, trails, and native pollinator and prairie plantings. The former house on the property will be transformed into a visitor’s center, education and archeological area, and storage space.
Furthermore, the HEART of Appalachian Ohio project will see the precast bridge over Adena Run, being the principal access point to the property, enhanced with adornments to highlight the importance of crossing into such a ceremonial area. The catalog of Adena and Hopewell artifacts is replete with solid, timeless iconic images. The property was first identified and mapped by Caleb Atwater in the 1820's and has not been explored and evaluated by the archaeological profession since and this an opportunity to fully engage in such explorations. Exciting new technology allows for rapid mapping and surveying without historic intrusions.
Nearby, the Wilson Mound seems to protect the southeast flank of the above enclosure and is part of a 246-acre tract owned by the Perry County Commissioners and managed by the Perry SWCD. As with many unique landforms in transitional glacial areas, the neighborhood is filled with unusual flora and fauna communities and many geological curiosities. The Wilson Mound was identified and mapped in the 1820's and was excavated in 1897 by Ohio Historical and Archaeological Society. Excavations determined that Wilson Mound was a mortuary site, capped in sandstone slabs and covered with earth. Additional studies are warranted.
As part of the HEART of Appalachian Ohio project, 40 acres of land will be planted to pollinator species, trails and signage. The trails would also connect the archaeological and geological sites and meander through the pollinator tracts. The pollinator tracts will be adjacent to old field successional tracts and woodlots and will provide a maximum diversity quotient and be a part of the Appalachian Ohio Pollinator Trail.
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