for civil engineers. Reports indicated that designs were sound but the fixed height of overhead truss members limited vehicle heights. This area was subject to historic flooding in 1913, throughout Ohio that year. Today the Darby Creek waterways is one of many entry points for Battelle Darby Creek Park. The Darby watershed is one of the most biologically diverse aquatic systems in the Midwest due to conservation efforts in the area along the waterway. State and National designations have been placed upon the creeks in recent years. The park is part of the Columbus and Franklin County Metro Park System and sister parks exist upstream and downstream forming the western boundary of the metro system. Battelle is a research and development organization based in Columbus, Ohio. They have maintained a long connection with the parks establishment. The Camp Chase Multi-Use Trail runs alongside the still active rail line running through the village. The Camp Chase Trail distance is and is part of the larger Ohio to Erie Trail system which connects NE Ohio through Columbus and SW to Cincinnati. The Georgesville Fish Fry was a staple event for many years. It was held in the village center near the old Fire Station. Geography Georgesville lies at the confluence of Little Darby Creek and Big Darby Creek, which are State and National Scenic Rivers and tributaries of the Scioto River. Much of the swamp forest and prairie surrounding Georgesville is part of Battelle Darby Creek Park. Notable person George L. Converse, U.S. Representative from Ohio (1879–1881) See also Roberts Pass References Unincorporated communities in Franklin County, Ohio Populated places established in 1797 Unincorporated communities in Ohio