Clarke Farm Site

Located near Point Pleasant in Clermont County,[1] it is a heavily stratified site, with nearly 8,000 years of occupation.

Excavations at the site have yielded a large number of artifacts, including bones, chert, pottery, and shells.

[2] The site encompasses an area of approximately 20 acres (8.1 ha),[1] located along Big Indian Creek.

[3] Because of the wide range of artifacts from so many cultures present at Clarke Farm, it has been recognized as a premier archaeological site.

[2] The archaeological value of the site led to its placement on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.