OHIO – The land that became Ohio was a crossroads of ancient civilizations and a vibrant territory for numerous Indigenous nations long before European settlement. Rich with fertile lands, abundant game, and crucial river systems connecting the Great Lakes to the Mississippi, Ohio was a coveted home and a strategic battleground.
Echoes in the Ohio Valley: The Native Peoples of Ohio
Today, due to centuries of displacement and conflict, there are no state or federally recognized Native American tribes located within Ohio’s borders. However, the legacy of its first peoples is etched into the landscape and continues to be honored by descendant communities now living in other…..