South Charleston in Kanawha County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Burial Mound of the Adena Indians
1883 - 1884
Erected 1961 by The Mountaineer Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Education • Native Americans. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1883.
Location. 38° 22.155′ N, 81° 41.778′ W. Marker is in South Charleston, West Virginia, in Kanawha County. Marker is on MacCorkle Avenue (U.S. 60) just west of Ashby Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 301 7th Ave, Charleston WV 25303, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Vietnam War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); World War II Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Adena Way of Life (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Respect for an Ancient Culture (about 300 feet away); Adena Trade and Technology (about 300 feet away); Kanawha Valley Mound Builders
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Additional keywords. Criel Mound
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 31, 2021
2. Burial Mound of the Adena Indians and Marker
The Adena Mound is visible in the background.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 4, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 96 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 4, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
