![]() Revolutionary War soldiers from Virginia were the first East Fork land owners… Among the first settlers was John Collins. However, none of these are located in the park.Īfter the signing of the Treaty of Greenville in 1795, the first white settlers state to move into the region. The second type of mound built was a geometric shape that had ceremonial or social significance. ![]() An Indian burial ground has also been found. Two mounds of this type are located within the park's boundary lines. The first, called a hilltop mound, was built for defensive purposes. Two different types of mounds were built. Each of these groups had its own unique type of dwellings, pottery, weapons, etc. These artifacts were found in mounds of soil, hence their name - Mound Builders.Įvidence indicated that there were two distinct groups of people: the Hopewell and Adena Indians. The cultural remnants of these groups are the earliest archeological evidence found in the East Fork Valley. About two to three thousand years ago the area attracted a group of people known as the Mound Builders. The valley was forested, had fertile soils and was abundant with wild game. From this point it flows south through Williamsburg, Batavia and Miami Townships and empties into the Little Miami River near Milford. Winding its way though Perry Township in Brown County, it enters the eastern border of Clermont County in Jackson Township near Marathon. The East Fork of the Little Miami River, which forms East Fork Lake, begins near the Highland County boundary line. Canvas tents, small house trailers, and luxury coaches fill the asphalt parking pads in the campground.īut what was there before all this? Going back in time, try to visualize the area before the fast paced hustle and bustle of modern man. By mid-day, grills are smoking with hotdogs and hamburgers throughout the picnic areas. Sand on the beach seems to disappear as bodies sprawl out on towels and blankets to absorb the day's sun. The boat ramp parking lots swell with cars and trailers usually before lunch. On a busy weekend, East Fork State Park has thousands of people pass through its gates. East Fork Began Long Before Park By Robert Porter, East Fork Park Ranger
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