The Indian Head Rock is an eight-ton bolder that for years sat on the bottom of the Ohio River near Ironton, Ohio - Ashland, Kentucky. Three years ago an Ironton, Ohio historian implemented a plan to remove the Indian Head Rock from the Ohio River. Kentucky officials believe the State of Kentucky is the rightful owner of the bolder and argue the rock was improperly removed from the Ohio River. After three years of motions, discovery and pleadings, a trial has been set before U.S. District Judge Henry R. Wilhoit Jr. to occur on May 11. A motion filed by the attorney who represents the historian argues any dispute involving items taken from the Ohio River becomes one between states, putting it in the exclusive jurisdiction of the U.S. Supreme Court. Judge Wilhoit will have his hands full sorting this one out.
Ironton, Ohio - Ashland, Kentucky Ohio River Bolder Feud Heads to Court
February 27, 2010
