Newark Earthworks – Ohio Historical Society

The Newark Earthworks are the largest set of geometric earthen enclosures in the world, built between 100 BC and AD 500 by people known as the Hopewell culture. Visitors can see the Octagon Earthworks, the Great Circle Earthworks and the Wright Earthworks.

Getting There & Details

Hours
Sunday: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Wednesday: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Address
Ohio Historical Society99 Cooper Avenue
Phone
(800) 600-7174
Website
www.ohiohistory.org/places/newarkearthworks/greatC
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