Rock Eagle Mound Marker

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Near Eatonton in Putnam County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Rock Eagle Mound

By Donald D. Daniel, June 16, 2006

1. Rock Eagle Mound Marker

Inscription. One mile west of this point is a stone mound believed to have been constructed by prehistoric Indians before Columbus discovered America. The mound is composed of white quartz rocks, forming the shape of a bird in flight with its head turned toward the east and wings outspread. It measures 102 feet from head to tail and 120 feet from wingtip to wingtip, while the body rises to about 10 feet above the surrounding surface. The mound is thought to have been built for burial purposes.

Erected 1977.

Location. 33° 25.07′ N, 83° 22.354′ W. Marker is near Eatonton, Georgia, in Putnam County. Marker is at the intersection of Madison Highway (U.S. 129) and Rock Eagle Road, on the left when traveling north on Madison Highway. Click for map. Madison Highway is also known as Highway 441. From Eatonton take Hwy 441 North for 6.8 miles. Marker on left. Marker is in this post office area: Eatonton GA 31024, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Georgia 4-H Center (within shouting distance of this marker); George Claud Adams (approx. 1.3 miles away); Georgia 4-H Clubs (approx. 1.7 miles away); Union Chapel United Methodist Church (approx. 1.9 miles away); Site of the Home and Private School of Adiel Sherwood (approx. 4.8 miles away); Springfield (approx. 6 miles away); Turnwold Plantation (approx. 6.1 miles away); Seven Islands Road (approx. 6.2 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Eatonton.

By David Seibert, August 4, 2010

2. Rock Eagle Mound Marker

Now restored

Also see . . .
1. Rock Eagle Effigy Mound. (Submitted on June 26, 2006.)
2. Map of Rock Eagle Center. (Submitted on June 26, 2006.)

By Donald D. Daniel, June 16, 2006

3. Rock Eagle Mound Marker

Photo was taken on west side of Hwy 441

By David Seibert, August 4, 2010

4. Rock Eagle Mound Marker

The marker stands with other signs at the entrance to the Rock Eagle 4-H Center. US Highway 441 is to the left in the photo.

Rock Eagle Mound Photo, Click for full size

By Donald D. Daniel, June 16, 2006

5. Rock Eagle Mound

Photo taken from four story observation tower.

Rock Eagle Mound Observation Tower Photo, Click for full size

By Tina Maddox, April 2008

6. Rock Eagle Mound Observation Tower

Credits. This page originally submitted on June 26, 2006, by Donald D. Daniel of Forsyth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 8,608 times since then. Last updated on August 6, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. Photos: 1. submitted on June 26, 2006, by Donald D. Daniel of Forsyth, Georgia. 2. submitted on August 6, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 3. submitted on June 26, 2006, by Donald D. Daniel of Forsyth, Georgia. 4. submitted on August 6, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 5. submitted on June 26, 2006, by Donald D. Daniel of Forsyth, Georgia. 6. submitted on July 29, 2008, by Tina Maddox of Eatonton, Georgia. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.