Spruce Run Earthworks
Spruce Run Earthworks, Archaeological site in Delaware County, Ohio.
Spruce Run Earthworks is an archaeological site near Galena featuring stone walls and mounds spread across one acre of land in central Ohio. The structures remain visible within a wooded setting, preserving their original layout from ancient times.
The site entered the National Register of Historic Places in 1973, recognizing it as a product of the Adena civilization. This ancient culture created such earthworks as evidence of their building skills and organized efforts.
The site reflects the presence of the Adena people who shaped this landscape for purposes beyond everyday living. Walking through it, you can sense how they organized their work and community needs in this clearing.
The site is accessible by foot within a wooded area, allowing visitors to walk directly among the earthworks and stone structures. Wear appropriate footwear since the terrain is uneven in places.
Some stones throughout the site show evidence of exposure to intense heat, with surfaces that have fused or discolored from fire. This unusual trace suggests that burning played a significant role in the site's past use.
Location: Ohio
GPS coordinates: 40.17780,-82.86430
Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:24
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