Meltzer Woods
| Meltzer Woods | |
|---|---|
  Map of Indiana | |
| Location | Liberty Township, Shelby County, Indiana |
| Nearest city | Shelbyville |
| Coordinates | 39°30′10″N 85°40′04″W / 39.5028°N 85.6678°WCoordinates: 39°30′10″N 85°40′04″W / 39.5028°N 85.6678°W[1] |
| Area | 48 acres (19 ha) |
| Designated | 1973 |
Meltzer Woods consists of 48 acres (19 ha) of old-growth forest located in Central Indiana. The woods have been included in Indiana's Classified Forest Program since 1928. They are currently protected by the Meltzer family in partnership with the .[2] The woods were designated a National Natural Landmark in 1973.[3]
History[]
- 1857 - John Frederick Meltzer purchases the first 160 acres (0.65 km2) of farm land
- 1920 - Brady Meltzer (John's son) and Philip Meltzer (grandson) make additional purchases. The farm now totals 280 acres (1.1 km2).
- 1928 - 48 acres (19 ha) of the Meltzer farm that were never cleared are added to Indiana's Classified Forest Program
- 1973 - Designated a National Natural Landmark
Threats[]
Purple winter creeper (Euonymus fortunei) and garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata) currently threaten the forest. It is expected to take thousands of hours of labor to control these invasive species.[2]
References[]
- ^ "Plat Books of Indiana Counties Vol. 5". Historic Indiana Plat Books (Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis). Sidwell Studio. p. 185.
- ^ a b "Spring/Summer 2009 Newsletter" (PDF). Central Indiana Land Trust. p. 6.
- ^ "Meltzer Woods". nps.gov. National Park Service.
External links[]
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- National Natural Landmarks in Indiana
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