Great Circle Earthworks

The Great Circle Earthworks, formerly known as Moundbuilders State Memorial, was built by the Hopewell culture approximately 2000 years ago. The circle is nearly 1200 feet in diameter and was used as a vast ceremonial center by its builders.

The Great Circle is one part of the Newark Earthworks State Memorial, the largest system of connected geometric earthworks built anywhere in the world. Octagon Earthworks and Wright Earthworks are both additional local sites that preserve other features of this majestic remnant of prehistoric Ohio.

Know Before You Go

Key things to do or see when you visit.

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History

Learn more about Great Circle Earthworks' significance to Ohio history.

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Local Management

The Great Circle Earthworks are locally managed by the Licking County Convention and Visitors Bureau.

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Fun Facts

Learn more about the historic site.

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Collections

Discover some of the amazing collections to view at The Great Circle Earthworks.

Historic Buildings and Resources

Documentation of the Great Circle Earthworks' historic structures.

General Information

Great Circle Earthworks/Great Circle Earthworks Museum
455 Hebron Road/State Route 79
Heath, Ohio, 43056

Phone: 800.589.8224

Site Manager:
Licking County Convention & Visitors Bureau

Park Hours

Open All Year Daylight Hours

Museum Hours

Year-Round
Monday- Friday: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Memorial Day-Labor Day
Saturday: 10 a.m -4 p.m.
Sunday: 12-4 p.m.

Open Holidays
Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day Weekend: 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Closed
New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Columbus Day, Easter, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, the day after Thanksgiving, December 23, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, December 29 & 30.

Admission

All Visitors Donations Accepted

Location

The Great Circle Earthworks and Museum are located at intersection of SR 79 (Hebron Rd) and Parkview Dr. (S. 21st St.).

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.