Meltzer Woods

Meltzer Woods
Meltzer Woods is located in Indiana
Meltzer Woods
Map of Indiana
LocationLiberty Township, Shelby County, Indiana
Nearest cityShelbyville
Coordinates39°30′10″N 85°40′04″W / 39.5028°N 85.6678°W / 39.5028; -85.6678[1]
Area48 acres (19 ha)
Designated1973

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 Central Indiana Land Trust.[2] The woods were designated a National Natural Landmark in 1973.[3]

  1. ^ "Plat Books of Indiana Counties Vol. 5". Historic Indiana Plat Books (Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis). Sidwell Studio. p. 185.
  2. ^ "Spring/Summer 2009 Newsletter" (PDF). Central Indiana Land Trust. p. 6.
  3. ^ "Meltzer Woods". nps.gov. National Park Service.