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Miamisburg Mound (Miamisburg, Ohio)

USA / Ohio / Miamisburg / Miamisburg, Ohio
 place with historical importance, mound, burial mound, Mound Builders, interesting place

The Miamisburg Mound is the largest conical burial mound in the state of Ohio and possibly in the eastern U. S.

Archaeological investigations of the surrounding area suggest that it was constructed by the prehistoric Adena Indians (800 BC - AD 100). Built on a 100-foot-high bluff, the mound measures 877 feet in circumference. It was originally more than 70 feet high.

Visitors may climb the 116 steps from its base to the summit for a view of the surrounding park. The 37-acre park has picnic tables and a playground.
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Coordinates:   39°37'39"N   84°16'51"W

Comments

  • Lil_Gish
    What you really can't see from the aerial map is that the mound is built on a tall hill overlooking miles of the surrounding countryside. The panoramic view from the top of the mound is striking.
  • danielk (guest)
    I agree. The view is breathtaking (as well as the hike up stairs. Well worth it when you get to the top. There use to be a couple of Lamas that romed on the side of the mound, not sure if they do that still or not.
  • patrickoh (guest)
    Were they Tibetan lamas? That would be so cool.
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