Fort Hill

Know Before You Go

Know Before You Go

Key things to do or see when you visit.

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History

History

Explore Fort Hill's significance to Ohio history.

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Local Management

Local Management

Fort Hill is locally managed by The Arc of Appalachia Preserve System.

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Interesting Facts

Interesting Facts

Learn more about the historic site.


Coming Soon
Ohio Historic Inventory

Ohio Historic Inventory

Documentation of Fort Hill's historic structures.

Collections

Collections

Discover some of the amazing collections on view at Fort Hill.

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General Information

Fort Hill is operated for the Ohio Historical Society by the Arc of Appalachia Preserve System.

Fort Hill 
13614 Fort Hill Road 
Hillsboro, OH 45133 

Phone: 937-588-3221 
800-283-8905 (toll free) 

Site Manager: D. Keuhner
forthill@arcofappalachia.org  

For further information about Fort Hill programs and events, visit the Arc of Appalacia Preserve website. 

Hours

Park
Year Round: Daylight Hours

The park is closed during severe weather conditions. In addition, the hiking trails at Fort Hill State Memorial are closed for certain dates during the deer hunting season in November through January each year. Please contact the site manager for additional information.

Museum
May - October
Saturday & Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., as volunteer staffing allows
Labor Day 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Admission & Parking:

FREE 

Picnic Shelter Rental: Call 937.365.1936 for reservations

Location

Fort Hill is located off of State Route 41 on Township Road 256, five miles north of Sinking Springs and three miles south of Cynthiana in Highland County.

Handicapped Accessibility

Ohio Historical Society strives to meet ADA requirements. However, historic structures and outdoor areas provide challenges that make it difficult to provide complete access to all visitors. Please call the site with specific questions and concerns.