Near Pinson in Madison County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Pinson Mounds in the Mississippi Delta

Photographed by David Austin

1. Pinson Mounds in the Mississippi Delta Marker

Inscription. Pinson Mounds seems to have served as a type of pilgrimage site with people traveling great distances to participate in ceremonies.

Archaeologists have recovered portions of ceramic vessels at Pinson that were made and decorated in styles that are not local to West Tennessee. These appear to have been made under influences emanating from great distances. Some are of a style typical of Marksville, in the lower left of the map to the far left.

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Pinson Mounds in the Mississippi Delta

A Middle Woodland scene that illustrates typical lifeways for the Pinson Mounds period. Round house styles were used the time, while the latter Mississippian Tradition had shifted to rectangular house plans. A small conical mound is being built in the field in the distance.

The Pinson Mounds Site

Erected by Pinson Mounds State Archaeological Park.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Indigenous Peoples and Communities.

Location. 35° 29.846′ N, 88° 40.941′ W. Marker is near Pinson, Tennessee, in Madison County. It can be reached from Pinson

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Mound Road 0.8 miles south of Ozier Road (Tennessee Route 197). The marker is located on the grounds of the Pinson Mounds State Archaeological Park. On trail just to the rear of the museum. 1st on the right. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pinson TN 38366, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in West Tennessee.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Middle Woodland Tradition (here, next to this marker); Pinson Mounds in the Mid South (here, next to this marker); The Pinson, Bray and Johnston Sites (a few steps from this marker); Mound 11 Sector (a few steps from this marker); Sauls Mound (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Sauls Mound

The view of the four markers and Saul’s Mound in the background image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, October 1, 2023

2. The view of the four markers and Saul’s Mound in the background

The marker is the first front marker on the right.

(approx. 0.2 miles away); Mound 10 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mound 12 (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pinson.

The view of the four markers with the museum and visitor’s center in the background image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, October 1, 2023

3. The view of the four markers with the museum and visitor’s center in the background

Credits. This page was last revised on October 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 16, 2023, by David Austin of Scotts Hill, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 195 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 16, 2023, by David Austin of Scotts Hill, Tennessee. 2, 3. submitted on October 17, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.