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Effigy Mounds National Monument

Marquette, Iowa • Allamakee County

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About This Property

Source: AI Generated

Effigy Mounds National Monument preserves over 200 prehistoric mounds built by Native Americans, including more than 30 shaped like animals. These mounds are located along the Mississippi River in northeastern Iowa.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
District
Acreage
1467.5
Listed Date
10/15/1966
Other Names
Hs-%m1-96;<Hs-%m101-%m199

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Prehistoric
Periods of Significance
2999 Bc - 1749 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
Yes
Level - State
No
Level - Local
No
Level - Not Indicated
No

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