Tom Scovanner reads a letter from Greater Cincinnati Native American Coalition
Channel: Loveland Magazine TV
Date: 2022-04-27

Loveland, Ohio - The possibility of Native American remains under the site of a proposed parking garage on a hill in "Historic Downtown Loveland" may give a new connotation beyond the history of White settlers and developers of the area.

At the April 25th City Council meeting, both Lauren Enda and Tom Scovanner reported that they have come into possesion of a 2019 report by a preservation consultant that was commissioned by Hamilton County that said there is some potential for archaeological resources on the property. The report was based on an 1848 map of Loveland. The consultant said the map identifies a "mound" at the location. The report was commissioned because Loveland was seeking federal dollars to demolish two houses on the site and the money Loveland was seeking, was ultimately federal dollars. According to Enda and Scovanner, the report concluded that there was no historical significance to the houses so the City was given a green light to proceed with removing them.