DAVIS MEMORIAL
STATE NATURE PRESERVE - 122 ACRES
Main Feature:

Diverse site with unique geological features and rare species.

Davis Memorial Preserve is an outstanding geological as well as botanical natural area. There is a cave, Cedar 
Fork Cave, and occasional sinkholes in the preserve as well as 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.

A classic sinkhole occurs along the Buckeye Trail at the south end of the preserve. 

The dolomite cliffs provide habitat for white cedars 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 SR 32. From the junction of SR 32 and SR 41 south of Peebles, follow SR 32 
about 1 mile east to Steam Furnace Road. Proceed south on Steam Furnace Road 1/2 mile to Davis Memorial Road. 
Go left (east) on Davis Memorial Road 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.


Davis Memorial State Nature Preserve

Davis Memorial Road   122 acres-A cave, cliffs and prairie openings make this preserve a classic example of 
Ohio's diverse wild areas. There is a trail system with bridges, interpretive signs and a boardwalk. Location: 
At the junction of State Route 32 and State Route 41 south of Peebles, follow State Route 32 approximately 1 
mile east to Steam Furnace Road. Go south on Steam Furnace Road 1/2 mile to Davis Memorial Road. Go left 
(east) on Davis Memorial Road for 2 1/2 miles until reaching the parking lot on the right.