National Register of Historic Places
Fort Ancient
Fort Ancient is a historic place in Lebanon, Warren County, Ohio, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000625.
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Fort Ancient
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About this place
What is Fort Ancient?
Fort Ancient is a Native American earthworks complex located in Washington Township, Warren County, Ohio, along the eastern shore of the Little Miami River about seven miles (11 km) southeast of Lebanon on State Route 350. The site is the largest prehistoric hilltop enclosure in the United States with three and one-half miles (18,000 ft) of walls in a 100-acre (0.40 km2) complex. Built by the Hopewell culture, who lived in the area from the 200 BC to AD 400, the site is situated on a wooded bluff 270 feet (82 m) above the Little Miami. It is the namesake of a culture known as Fort Ancient who lived near the complex long after it was constructed.
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Listing details
- Name
- Fort Ancient
- City
- Lebanon
- County
- Warren County
- State
- Ohio
- Listed on the National Register
- October 15, 1966
- NRIS reference number
- 66000625
- Resource type
- site
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 39.40711, -84.09478
When was Fort Ancient listed on the National Register?
Fort Ancient was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.
Where is Fort Ancient located?
Fort Ancient is located in Lebanon, Warren County, Ohio at approximately 39.40711, -84.09478. See the map above.
Is Fort Ancient a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Fort Ancient is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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