DAVIS MEMORIAL
STATE NATURE PRESERVE - 168 ACRES

Main Feature:

Diverse site with rare species and excellent spring wildflowers.

Davis Memorial is an outstanding geological and botanical natural area. The site features Cedar Fork Cave and occasional sinkholes including a classic sinkhole along the Buckeye Trail at the south end of the preserve.

Geologic features include excellent Silurian dolomite cliffs. Both Greenfield dolomite and Peebles dolomite are exposed. Ohio black shale occurs on the tops of the knobs. An impressive fault, causing vertical displacement of 30 feet, exposes adjacent cliffs of Greenfield and Peebles dolomite.

The dolomite cliffs provide habitat for white cedar and sullivantia. American aloe, dwarf hawthorn, hairy wing-stem, side-oats gramma grass and purple coneflower are found in the prairie openings. Other significant species include tall larkspur, limestone Adder's-tongue fern, narrow-leaved bluecurls and Walter's violet.

Location:

Located in Adams County south of State Rte 32. From the junction of State Rte 32 and State Rte 41 south of Peebles, follow State Rte 32 approximately 1 mile east to Steam Furnace Rd. Proceed south on Steam Furnace Rd 1/2 mile to Davis Memorial Rd. Go left (east) on Davis Memorial Rd for 2-1/2 miles until reaching the parking lot on the right. A trail system with bridges, interpretive signs and a boardwalk is present.

Abide by Preserve Rules at all times