McVey Memorial Forest is located near State Route 9999 in
Randolph County, Indiana
Randolph County is a county located in the central section of U.S. state of Indiana, on its eastern border with Ohio. As of 2010, the population was 26,171. The county seat is Winchester.
History
The Indiana General Assembly authorized the ...
. Located within the forest is Cherry Grove Cemetery which contains many historical grave sites from a local 19th century settlement known as Steubenville. With the exception of posted signs and Cherry Grove Cemetery no other evidence of Stuebenville's existence is apparent, making it a
ghost town. The site also contains a memorial for three fallen soldiers from the
War of 1812.
[http://www.ingenweb.org/inrandolph/Green/Steubenville/scindexaz.htm]
Recreational opportunities
*Hiking
*Nature center
*Canoe run
*Wildlife observation area
References
Forests of Indiana
Protected areas of Randolph County, Indiana
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