Miamisburg in Montgomery County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Miamisburg Mound State Memorial

Photographed By Craig Doda, January 6, 2021

1. Miamisburg Mound State Memorial

Inscription. Undated newspaper photograph of the Miamisburg Mound
Artists' rendition of the Miamisburg Mound.
Postcard published by Philhower Drugstore of Miamisburg
Postcard used in Miamisburg Historical Society Gift Shop

The Miamisburg Mound is one of the best know, major pre-historic features in Ohio. It is one of the largest mounds east of the Mississippi River. As a result of excavations, the height of the Miamisburg Mound has been reduced to approximately 70 feet. The circumference is 877 feet, with a base that occupies about one and a half acres. In the early days of the settlers at Hole's Station, now Miamisburg, the mound was densely covered with tall trees and a large maple tree was growing from the top.

Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Native Americans • Parks & Recreational Areas.

Location. 39° 37.65′ N, 84° 16.8′ W. Marker is in Miamisburg, Ohio, in Montgomery County. Marker is on Mound Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Miamisburg OH 45342, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Has This Site Ever Been Explored? (here, next to this marker); Current Restoration Efforts (here, next to this

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marker); Who built the Mound and why did they build it? (here, next to this marker); The Historical Era of Miamisburg Mound (here, next to this marker); Miamisburg Mound (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Miamisburg Mound (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of Mound Laboratory (1946- 2003) (approx. 0.3 miles away); Mound Laboratory (1946- 2010) (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Miamisburg.

Photographed By Craig Doda, January 6, 2021

2. Miamisburg Mound State Memorial

Photographed By Craig Doda, January 6, 2021

3. Miamisburg Mound State Memorial

Photographed By Craig Doda, January 6, 2021

4. Miamisburg Mound State Memorial

Credits. This page was last revised on February 3, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 1, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 158 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 1, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.