Valley View

Ohio History

Fort Ancient Plateau

Just before we left Fort Ancient, we enjoyed this view from a wooden lookout platform. Gazing across the plateau, we could almost make out in places the earthen mounds of Fort Ancient. This plateau is 235 feet high, and overlooks the Little Miami River valley. Fort Ancient covers the 100 acres on the very summit of the plateau. Far in the distance, you can almost see the drop in elevation and descending treetops. The Native Americans chose carefully when finding a spot for such a work of earth. Fort Ancient truly is a fascinating place.