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Photographer: Mark Hilton
Taken: October 24, 2023
Caption: Nanih Waiya Marker
Additional Description: The ground on which you currently stand is sacred to members of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians. As Mississippi's first inhabitants this mound and land is viewed as the birthplace of our people and referred to as our Mother Mound. As such, please respect our culture and DO NOT climb or slide down the mound.
This land is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is protected under the Archaeological Resources Protection.

No Trespassing/Unauthorized Access is Prohibited
Unauthorized access for any purpose is prohibited. Violators are subject to federal criminal prosecution under Miss. Code Ann. §§ 97-17-93 and 97-17-97 in the United States District Court having jurisdiction over this site. Violators are also subject to criminal prosecution in Tribal Court under C.T.C. § 3-4-8.
Submitted: October 29, 2023, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
Database Locator Identification Number: p757386
File Size: 1.136 Megabytes

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