Caldwell Preserve by Lynn A. Kupper This is an historical perspective of Caldwell Park from its origin to present-day status. The reader is given an intriguing and fascinating description of the beginnings of Caldwell Preserve from an initial land sale by President George Washington to Judge Symmes from New Jersey in 1785. The pre-history of Ohio Indian culture is vividly documented and includes a description of General “Mad” Anthony Wayne’s defeat of the Miami and Shawnee Indians in the famous and final Battle of the Fallen Timbers in 1795. To this day, Caldwell Preserve remains a beautiful and picturesque area for all Cincinnatians with its beautiful tree-lined paths, unique wooden bridges and horticulture. The reader will take away a love of Mill Creek and surrounding vicinity, and an appreciation of both Ohio and Cincinnati history and all nature.