The Story of the Great Black Swamp
The Story of the Great Black Swamp

The Story of the Great Black Swamp

Directed by
Paul G. Lopez

The Great Black Swamp was a wetland in northwest Ohio and extreme northeast Indiana that existed from the end of the Wisconsin glaciation period until the late 19th century. The Story of the Great Black Swamp is a folklife documentary that investigates the Black Swamp area from its creation during the glacial ages to its transformation into farmland.
settler
wilderness
ohio
environmental history
Last Updated: November 2, 2025
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