National Register of Historic Places
Newark Earthworks
Newark Earthworks is a historic place in Newark, Licking 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 66000614.
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What is Newark Earthworks?
The Newark Earthworks in Newark and Heath, Ohio, consist of three sections of preserved earthworks: the Great Circle Earthworks, the Octagon Earthworks, and the Wright Earthworks. This complex, built by the Hopewell culture between 100 BCE and 400 CE, contains the largest earthen enclosures in the world, and was about 3,000 acres (1,200 ha) in total extent. Less than 10 percent of the total site has been preserved since European-American settlement; this area contains a total of 206 acres (83 ha). Newark's Octagon and Great Circle Earthworks are managed by the Ohio History Connection. A designated National Historic Landmark, in 2006 the Newark Earthworks was also designated as the "official prehistoric monument of the State of Ohio."
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Listing details
- Name
- Newark Earthworks
- City
- Newark
- County
- Licking County
- State
- Ohio
- Listed on the National Register
- October 15, 1966
- NRIS reference number
- 66000614
- Resource type
- site
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 40.04976, -82.44109
When was Newark Earthworks listed on the National Register?
Newark Earthworks was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.
Where is Newark Earthworks located?
Newark Earthworks is located in Newark, Licking County, Ohio at approximately 40.04976, -82.44109. See the map above.
Is Newark Earthworks a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Newark Earthworks is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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