Indian Head Rock | College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

The Indian Head Rock Project was initiated by Steve Middleton during the filming of his documentary Between the Rock and the Commonwealth in the summer of 2016. The collection consists of documentation and images on the history, and folklore, of the Indian Head Rock that was located in the Ohio River across from Portsmouth, Ohio. Included in the collection are newspaper clippings, photographs, and videos interviews with individuals associated with the removal of the rock from the river and the political and legal actions that followed.

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Prosecution files motion to dismiss in rock fight

Kenneth Hart

An article published in the Ashland Daily Independent on the trial related to the Indian Head Rock removal from July 25, 2009.
Kentucky wants case against Shaffer dropped

Benita Heath

Article published in the Ironton Tribune on the charges against Steve Shaffer related to the removal of the Indian Head Rock from July 25, 2009.
Kentucky, Ohio Might have been Fighting over Wrong Rock

Lexington Herald-Leader

An article published in the Lexington Herald-Leader on July 26, 2009 stating that there are two Indian Head Rocks in the Ohio River.
Criminal side of rock case over for Shaffer

Benita Heath

An article published in the Ironton Tribune on the criminal charges and trial against Steve Shaffer from July 30, 2009.
Felony Charge Against Rock Expedition Leader Nixed

Kenneth Hart

An article published in the Ashland Independent on July 31, 2009 regarding the dismissal of charges to Steve Shaffer in the removal of the Indian Head Rock from the Ohio River.
Felony charge against rock expedition leader nixed

Kenneth Hart

Article published in the Ashland Daily Independent on the felony charges against Steve Shaffer in regards to the removal of the Indian Head Rock from July 31, 2009.
Rock battle nears its end - Editorial

Ironton Tribune

An editorial published in the Ironton Tribune on the criminal charges against Steve Shaffer from July 31, 2009.
Wrong boulder may be at center of battle over possible Indian petroglyph

Associated Press

Article submitted by the Associated Press on the legal battle over Indian Head Rock from August 2, 2009.
Charge dropped in 'Rock War' - State still fights to get Ohio River's 'Indian Head Rock' back

Joe Biesk

An Article published in the Lexington Herald-Leader on August 3, 2009 describing the legal implications related to the removal of Indian Head Rock.
Charge dropped in 'rock war' - State still fights to get Ohio River's 'Indian Head Rock' back

Joe Biesk

Article published in the Lexington Herald Leader on the legal dispute surrounding Indian Head Rock from August 3, 2009.
Shaffer still faces suit in rock incident: Historian faces civil lawsuit for his part in rock's removal

Benita Heath

Article in the Ironton Tribune on the civil suit against Steve Shaffer published on August 12, 2009.
Where it All Started: The Story of Portsmouth's Famous Rock

Nikki Blankenship-Hamilton

An article published in the Scioto Voice on the Indian Head Rock and the Bannon family of Portsmouth, Ohio from August 13, 2009.
'Indian Rock' civil suit to continue

Kenneth Hart

Article published in the Ashland Daily Independent on civil suit against Steve Shaffer in regards to the removal of Indian Head Rock from August 17, 2009.
Portsmouth Indian Head Rock: A Love Story

Todd Book

A fictional story of Indian Head Rock written by Todd Book.
Indian Head Rock trial set for May: Shaffer faces charges in civil case

Benita Heath

Article published in the Ironton Tribune regarding the civil lawsuit against Steve Shaffer from February 23, 2010.
Trial date set for civil suit involving rock

Kenneth Hart

Article in the Ashland Daily Independent on civil suit against Steve Shaffer in relation to the removal of Indian Head Rock from February 25, 2010.
One Final Round for the Indian Head Rock

G. Sam Piatt

An Article in the Portsmouth Daily Times on the Indian Head Rock from February 25, 2010.
Indian Rock Should be Displayed for Everyone to Enjoy

David J. Glockner

Editorial published in March 13, 2010 on the Portsmouth Daily Journal on the Indian Head Rock.
Indian Rock Like No Other - Could It be a Meterorite?

David J. Glockner

An editorial on the Indian Head Rock published in the Portsmouth Daily Times on March 27, 2010.
The Return of the Indian Head Rock to Kentucky

WSAZ TV

WSAZ Channel 3 reports on the return of the Indian Head Rock from Portsmouth, Ohio to Greenup County, Kentucky in April of 2010.
A new home for The Rock?

Benita Heath

Article published in the Ironton Tribune on the return of the Indian Head Rock to Kentucky from April 25, 2010.
Indian Head Rock Case Reaching an End

Frank Lewis

An article published in the Portsmouth Daily Times on the conclusion of the criminal case against Steve Shaffer regarding the Indian Head Rock from April 30, 2010.
Thomas' Visit Indian Head Rock

Portsmouth Daily Times

A brief article published in the Portsmouth Daily Times on the visit by relatives of J. W. Bannon to Indian Head Rock on April 30, 2010.
Kentucky to Display Indian Head Rock

G. Sam Piatt

An article in the Portsmouth Daily Times on the Indian Head Rock from May 1, 2010.
Reader Offers a Poem about Indian Head Rock

Esther M. Vasser

A poem published in the Portsmouth Daily Times on the Indian Head Rock from May 11, 2010.