Meteorites Found in Ohio: 13 Documented

Ohio has 13 officially recognized meteorites — 3 witnessed falls and 10 finds. The largest, New Concord (L6 — ordinary chondrite (low iron)), weighed 230 kg. The record here spans 168 years — from Wooster in 1858 to Wadsworth in 2026.

8 iron meteorites4 ordinary chondrites1 achondrite from asteroid Vesta

Name	Classification	Mass	Fell / Found	Year	GPS
New Concord	L6	230 kg	Fell	1860	40.000, -81.767
Dayton	Iron, IAB-sLH	26.3 kg	Found	1892	39.750, -84.167
Wooster	Iron, IAB-sLL	22.7 kg	Found	1858	40.767, -81.950
Kossuth	Iron, IVA	5.9 kg	Found	1975	40.667, -84.350
New Westville	Iron, IVA	4.8 kg	Found	1941	39.800, -84.817
Powellsville	H5	4.3 kg	Found	1990	38.667, -82.783
Wadsworth	Eucrite-mmict	1.7 kg	Fell	2026	41.045, -81.757
Fairfield	Iron, IAB-MG	1.6 kg	Found	—	39.333, -84.600
Cincinnati	Iron, IIAB	1.5 kg	Found	1870	39.117, -84.500
Gahanna	Iron, IAB-MG	1.2 kg	Found	1950	40.017, -82.867
Pricetown	L6	900 g	Fell	1893	39.117, -83.850
Enon	Iron, ungrouped	763 g	Found	1883	39.867, -83.950
Tarlton	H4	227 g	Found	1967	39.320, -82.370

Reading the classifications

H, L, LL (ordinary chondrites)

The most common meteorites — stony, with visible metal flecks. H = high iron content, L = low, LL = very low. The digit (3–6) says how much the parent asteroid heated it: 3 is the most pristine.

Carbonaceous chondrites (CM, CV, CO…)

Primitive, carbon-bearing stones that predate the planets — some carry water-bearing minerals and amino acids. Fragile and rare on the ground.

Irons (IAB, IIIAB…)

Solid nickel-iron from the shattered cores of asteroids. Dense, magnetic, and the easiest meteorites to recognize — most of the biggest US finds are irons.

Pallasites & mesosiderites (stony-irons)

The showpieces: pallasites are gem-quality olivine suspended in polished metal, from the core-mantle boundary of destroyed asteroids.

Achondrites (eucrite, howardite…)

Volcanic rocks from bodies large enough to melt — most trace to the asteroid Vesta; the rarest are from the Moon and Mars.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many meteorites have been found in Ohio?

13 meteorites from Ohio are officially recognized in the scientific record — 3 witnessed falls and 10 finds. The largest is New Concord at 230 kg.

Can I hunt for meteorites in Ohio?

On BLM-managed public land, casual collecting is legal without a permit: surface finds, up to 10 lb per person per year, personal use only. National parks prohibit all collecting, and on private land the meteorite belongs to the landowner. Always verify land status before hunting.

How do I know if a rock is a meteorite?

Quick field checks: meteorites are unusually dense, most attract a magnet (iron-nickel content), fresh ones have a thin black fusion crust, and many show regmaglypts (thumbprint-like depressions). Slag and magnetite are the common false alarms.

⚠️ Always verify current regulations, weather conditions, and access requirements before visiting any location. Information provided is based on community submissions and may not be current or accurate.

Coordinates are historical find locations from the scientific record, often approximate — not guaranteed collecting spots; verify land status and permissions before hunting. Source of record: Meteoritical Bulletin Database (Meteoritical Society).