In the early 1800’s the Cincinnati Pittsburgh stagecoach road ran through John Bryan State Park The stagecoach road followed the Little Miami River through the park’s picturesque gorge before making a steep ascent out of the gorge at the east end of the park. This portion of the Little Miami River was a vital, economical source of power for the early settlers in the 1800s. The Cincinnati-Pittsburgh stagecoach road served the area and several enterprising settlers began establishing water-powered industries in the gorge. The gorge became home to nine mills including textile mills, grist mills, paper mills and sawmills, allowing the town of Clifton to prosper.
By the late 1800s, most of the industrial activity in the area ceased. Water was no longer an economical source of power and many mills were abandoned. However, two of the mills built in the area; Clifton Mill and Grinnell Mill are still standing and open to visitors.
The remnants near this cache site is believed to be from a bank barn and could have been user as both a water hole for horses and passengers along the trail. The cache is a small plastic container covered with camo tape. Please re-hide well