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The mounds preserved here are considered sacred by many Americans, especially the Monument's 20 culturally associated American Indian tribes. A visit offers opportunities to contemplate the meanings of the mounds and the people who built them. The 200 plus American Indian mounds are located in one of the most picturesque sections of the Upper Mississippi River Valley.
The construction of animal shaped (effigy) mounds was a regional cultural phenomenon.
The monument is home to a wide diversity of flora and fauna and helped shape the lifestyles and the belief systems of the moundbuilders.
Last updated: February 29, 2024
