New Indian Ridge Museum

The New Indian Ridge Museum occupies the Historic Shupe Homestead, a house built in the early 1800s that sits along a creek. Its collection holds objects and findings that span from ancient times through recent decades.

The original museum was established in the 1930s to gather artifacts from the area and preserve local heritage. This institution later grew and reopened as a newer version, building on those early collections to tell a broader story of the region.

The name comes from the Native American peoples who lived in this region long ago, and the collection reveals how they organized their daily lives. You can see how important these early cultures were to shaping the area's story.

The museum operates from a building with true historical value, which gives visitors a sense of stepping into a specific time. Since visits are mainly arranged for groups and school classes, individual travelers should check ahead to see if a visit is possible for them.

The property is managed together with nearby wetlands and floodplains that support native plants and wildlife. This conservation work makes the museum more than just a building and connects the region's past to protecting its natural environment.

Inception: 2000

GPS coordinates: 41.41910,-82.22783

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:21