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Ohio Petroglyphs

Petroglyphs were carved in rocks all over Ohio by the proto-Shawnee before European contact.  Because of the damp weather here in Ohio, many of these petroglyphs have been damaged by erosion and are difficult to see.  Others have been damaged or destroyed by vandals or developers.  Some were flooded when rivers were diverted. 

Fortunately, early researchers did rubbings, made drawings, took photos, etc. to save the history of these pictures carved in rocks.  Although there were hundreds of them at one time, the list I've been able to locate is rather limited - maybe 70.  Not all of them have been made into custom stamps, but the ones that have are availble on handmade jewelry.  Below is the current list of available Ohio petroglyphs that can be stamped onto jewelry. 

Bird petroglyph from the Leo site in Jackson County, Ohio  Bird petroglyph from the Leo site in Jackson County, Ohio.  The stamp size is 1/4 inch tall.

Mammal petroglyph from the Leo site in Jackson County, Ohio Mammal petroglyph from the Leo site in Jackson County, Ohio.  The stamp size  is 1/4 inch across.

Mammal petroglyph from the Barnesville site in Belmont County, Ohio Mammal petroglyph from the Barnesville site in Belmont County, Ohio.  The stamp size is 3/16 inch across.

 

Second mamal petroglyph from the Barnesville site in Belmont County, Ohio Mammal petroglyph from the Barnesville site in Belmont County, Ohio.  The stamp size is 3/16 inch across.

Snake petroglyph from the Barnsville site in Belmont County  Snake petroglyph from the Barnesville site in Belmont County, Ohio.  The stamp size is 1/4 inch tall.

Turtle petroglyph from the Babb's Island site in Columbiana County  Turtle petroglyph from the Babb's Island site in Columbiana County, Ohio.  The stamp size is 1/4 inch.

 

Birdman petroglyph from the Kettle Hill site in Fairfield County  Birdman petroglyph from the Kettle Hill site in Fairfield County, Ohio.  The stamp size is 3/8 inch tall.

Warrior petroglyph from Kelley's Island south site (aka Inscription Rock) Erie County, Ohio  Warrior petroglyph from the Kelley's Island south site (a.k.a. Inscription Rock) Erie County, Ohio.  This stamp comes in two sizes; 1/4 inch tall and 3.8 inch tall.

Two warriors petroglyph from the Dam #8 site in Columbiana County, Ohio  Two warriors petroglyph from the Dam #8 site in Columbiana County, Ohio.  This stamp is 3/8 inch tall.

waterbird petroglyph  Waterbird petroglyph from the Babb's Island site in Columbiana County  This stamp is 1/4 inch tall.

hummingbird petroglyph  Hummingbird petroglyph from the Leo site in Jackson County.  This stamp is 1/4 inch tall.

striped snake petroglyph  Striped snake petroglyph from the Dam #8 site in Columbiana County.  This stamp is 3/8 inch long.

Bug petroglyph  Bug petroglyph from the Dam #8 site in Columbiana County.  This stamp is 1/4 inch long.

Coyote petroglyph   Coyote petroglyph from the Saxon site in Meigs County.  This stamp is 1/4 inch tall.

paw print petroglyph  Paw print petroglyph from the Babb's Island site in Columbiana County.  This stamp is 1/4 inch tall.

spiral petroglyph  Spiral petroglyph from the Skinner Farm site in Guernsey County.  This stamp is 1/4 inch wide.