HIGHLAND COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

HILLSBORO, OH

Ancient Seip mound, Hopewell Nat'l Historical Park The <a href="https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/historyculture/seip-earthworks.htm" rel="noreferrer nofollow">U.S. national park website</a> describes this archeological site near Chillicothe, Ohio as follows: "Between 1 - 400 A.D., southern Ohio witnessed an extraordinary blossoming of cultural development. Even though they did not live in villages or practice large-scale agriculture, indigenous people of the Hopewell Culture made amazing advances in the fields of mathematics, engineering, art, trade and astronomy. However, why they built so many enormous ceremonial complexes in this area remains a mystery. There is no evidence that people lived within these earthworks. Rather, these huge architectural wonders appear to have been designed for large ritual gatherings. The timing of these special ceremonies was perhaps determined by astronomical cycles. Pilgrimages may have been made to these sacred enclosures by celebrants from far away." It continues, "It is clear that complexes like the Seip Earthworks were not the result of a haphazard heaping of earth. The geometric shapes are precise in their symmetry. In fact, the design and dimensions of Seip Earthworks are so similar to four other complexes around the Chillicothe area that they all must have been the result of engineering plans produced by the same group of people. Baum, Frankfort, Works East, Liberty and Seip Earthworks are all comprised of a small circle, a large circle and a square. When early American archeologists Ephraim Squier and Edwin Davis mapped and measured these five earthwork complexes in the 1840’s, each square was the same size: 1,080 feet to a side, 27 acres. This impressive feat suggests that the Hopewell people had a common unit of measure 2,000 years ago. Also, the dimensions of the three shapes indicate that the Hopewell even understood mathematical relationships between circles and squares."
Ancient Seip mound, Hopewell Nat'l Historical Park Credit: sniggie

The Highland County Historical Society is a non-profit organization located in Hillsboro, Ohio. Founded in 1884, the society is dedicated to preserving the history and heritage of Highland County, Ohio. The society operates a museum that houses a vast collection of artifacts, photographs, and documents related to the county's history.

The museum is located in the former Highland County Courthouse, which was built in 1835 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The museum's exhibits cover a wide range of topics, including the county's agricultural heritage, the Civil War, local industry, and the lives of notable Highland County residents.

The society also owns and operates the Bell's Opera House, a historic theater that was built in 1906 and served as a cultural center for the community for many years. The theater has been restored and is now used for community events and performances.

In addition to its museum and theater, the Highland County Historical Society offers educational programs and events throughout the year. The society is staffed by volunteers and relies on donations and grants to fund its programs and operations. The society's mission is to promote an appreciation for the history and heritage of Highland County and to preserve it for future generations.

HIGHLAND COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in HILLSBORO OH. US MID #8403900861

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 30,569 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

Ancient Seip mound, Hopewell Nat'l Historical Park The <a href="https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/historyculture/seip-earthworks.htm" rel="noreferrer nofollow">U.S. national park website</a> describes this archeological site near Chillicothe, Ohio as follows: "Between 1 - 400 A.D., southern Ohio witnessed an extraordinary blossoming of cultural development. Even though they did not live in villages or practice large-scale agriculture, indigenous people of the Hopewell Culture made amazing advances in the fields of mathematics, engineering, art, trade and astronomy. However, why they built so many enormous ceremonial complexes in this area remains a mystery. There is no evidence that people lived within these earthworks. Rather, these huge architectural wonders appear to have been designed for large ritual gatherings. The timing of these special ceremonies was perhaps determined by astronomical cycles. Pilgrimages may have been made to these sacred enclosures by celebrants from far away." It continues, "It is clear that complexes like the Seip Earthworks were not the result of a haphazard heaping of earth. The geometric shapes are precise in their symmetry. In fact, the design and dimensions of Seip Earthworks are so similar to four other complexes around the Chillicothe area that they all must have been the result of engineering plans produced by the same group of people. Baum, Frankfort, Works East, Liberty and Seip Earthworks are all comprised of a small circle, a large circle and a square. When early American archeologists Ephraim Squier and Edwin Davis mapped and measured these five earthwork complexes in the 1840’s, each square was the same size: 1,080 feet to a side, 27 acres. This impressive feat suggests that the Hopewell people had a common unit of measure 2,000 years ago. Also, the dimensions of the three shapes indicate that the Hopewell even understood mathematical relationships between circles and squares."
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Serpent Mound The Serpent Mound Historical Site near Peebles, Ohio. From a historical marker at the site: "One of North America's most spectacular mounds, Serpent Mount is a gigantic earthen sculpture representative of a snake. Build on a spur of rock overlooking Ohio Brush Creek around 1000 A.D. by the Fort Ancient culture, the earthwork was likely a place of ceremonies dedicated to a powerful serpent spirit. The site is located on the edge of a massive crater, possibly formed by the impact of a small asteroid around 300 million years ago. Frederick Ward Putman studied Serpent Mound between 1886 and 1889. Due largely to his efforts, Serpent Mound became the first privately funded archaeological preserve in the United States." See More: My <a href="https://www.howderfamily.com/blog/?p=26784" rel="noreferrer nofollow">Heading Back Upstream</a> page.
Serpent Mound The Serpent Mound Historical Site near Peebles, Ohio. From a historical marker at the site: "One of North America's most spectacular mounds, Serpent Mount is a gigantic earthen sculpture representative of a snake. Build on a spur of rock overlooking Ohio Brush Creek around 1000 A.D. by the Fort Ancient culture, the earthwork was likely a place of ceremonies dedicated to a powerful serpent spirit. The site is located on the edge of a massive crater, possibly formed by the impact of a small asteroid around 300 million years ago. Frederick Ward Putman studied Serpent Mound between 1886 and 1889. Due largely to his efforts, Serpent Mound became the first privately funded archaeological preserve in the United States." See More: My <a href="https://www.howderfamily.com/blog/?p=26784" rel="noreferrer nofollow">Heading Back Upstream</a> page.
Serpent Mound The Serpent Mound Historical Site near Peebles, Ohio. From a historical marker at the site: "One of North America's most spectacular mounds, Serpent Mount is a gigantic earthen sculpture representative of a snake. Build on a spur of rock overlooking Ohio Brush Creek around 1000 A.D. by the Fort Ancient culture, the earthwork was likely a place of ceremonies dedicated to a powerful serpent spirit. The site is located on the edge of a massive crater, possibly formed by the impact of a small asteroid around 300 million years ago. Frederick Ward Putman studied Serpent Mound between 1886 and 1889. Due largely to his efforts, Serpent Mound became the first privately funded archaeological preserve in the United States." See More: My <a href="https://www.howderfamily.com/blog/?p=26784" rel="noreferrer nofollow">Heading Back Upstream</a> page.

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HIGHLAND COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
151 E MAIN ST
HILLSBORO
OH
45133-1450

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MID # 8403900861
Name HIGHLAND COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
Alternate Name HIGHLAND COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 316056566
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 35,489
REVENUE 30,569
LAT/LONG 39.188882, -83.569611
CODES FIPS State Code: 39
FIPS County Code: 071
US Census Tract: 954900
US Census Block: 2029