Turpin Site

Turpin Site is an archaeological location in Hamilton County, Ohio, preserving the remains of a Fort Ancient culture settlement with multiple burial mounds near Newtown in southwestern Ohio. The mounds reveal traces of a Native American community that lived in this region centuries ago.

Local explorers first investigated the site in the late 1700s, documenting burial mounds and a cemetery with numerous skeletons. Scientific excavations in the 1940s revealed extensive archaeological remains that provided insights into the Fort Ancient settlement pattern.

The primary mound measured 10 feet in height with a 175-foot circumference base, serving as a reference point along the Cincinnati-Batavia road.

The site is located in a rural area and works best when explored on foot, allowing you to move between the different mounds at your own pace. Visiting any time of year is possible, though warmer months offer more comfortable conditions for exploring the landscape.

The Turpin family still owns the land and operates a sod farming business on the property while keeping the archaeological mounds intact. This blend of working farmland and ancient cultural monuments on a private estate is an unusual arrangement that shapes how visitors experience the site.

Location: Ohio

GPS coordinates: 39.12300,-84.37200

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:22