Ohio Historical Society Reclaims Ancient Earthworks from Golf Course

Settlement ends years-long legal battle, opening site to public next year

Ohio History Connection will take control of the Octagon Earthworks on January 1.
The site, part of a UNESCO World Heritage designation, will be accessible to visitors year-round.
The settlement amount paid to Moundbuilders Country Club remains confidential.
The earthworks, built by the Hopewell Culture, feature significant astronomical alignments.
The country club is negotiating to relocate to a nearby golf course.