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Serpent Mound

Locust Grove, Ohio • Adams County

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About This Property

Source: AI GeneratedNational Historic Landmark

The Serpent Mound is a massive, curvilinear effigy mound in southern Ohio, shaped like a serpent. It is one of the largest and most remarkable prehistoric earthworks in North America.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Site
Acreage
60
Listed Date
10/15/1966
Other Names
Great Serpent Mound State Memorial

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Prehistoric
Periods of Significance
999 Bc - 499 Ad
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Level - International
No
Level - National
Yes
Level - State
No
Level - Local
No
Level - Not Indicated
No

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