PERRY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Glenford Fort
Glenford Fort was purchased through a grant by Clean Ohio by the Perry Soil and Water Conservation District, in cooperation with the Arc of Appalachia.
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Glenford Fort is a hilltop ceremonial enclosure that encompasses beautifully forested slopes containing Native American Earthworks. It is believed to have been engineered 2,000 years ago and used for ceremonial purposes. The "fort" which is open to the public on a limited basis, offers pleasure for everyone from the archaeologist, to the nature enthusiast!
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The Glenford Fort Preserve can now be accessed by the public by permit. Below you will find the link to Permit Application, the Rules and Regulations, and the Express Assumption of Risk. You can print off the permit application and Express Assumption of Risk form and fill it out. You can either email to perryswcd@gmail.com, mail it to 212 Main Street, New Lexington OH 43764 or drop it off to the office at 212 Main Street New Lexington OH 43764. A signed Express Assumption of Risk for each person must accompany the application for the application to be approved.
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Glenford Fort Preserve Permit Application
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Glenford Fort Preserve Rules & Regulations
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Gun Club
The “Gun Club” was purchased over 40 years ago by 4 private citizens to develop an area for hunting and shooting sports. The land was deeded to the Perry County Commissioners and managed by the New Lexington FFA Alumni. The Perry SWCD purchased this property along with 3 adjacent properties through Clean Ohio funds to preserve this area as green space. The Gun Club has been used for many recreational and educational activities throughout its’ history. The goal for the Gun Club is to keep it available for the many groups that have used it in the past as well as many more new groups.