Merton in Waukesha County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The “Fort Hill” Indian Mounds of Merton
Photographed By Connor Olson, September 22, 2023
1. The “Fort Hill” Indian Mounds of Merton Marker
The two mounds in front of you are the only remaining Native American mounds in Merton. While surveying Merton in 1851, Increase Lapham found several other mound groups, including a very large bird-shaped effigy mound approximately 1/4 mile to the southeast of this spot. That and the other mounds groups were destroyed by farming.
The mounds were constructed by Native Americans from 700 BC - 1300 AD during what is known as the "Woodland Period." Some. mounds were used as burial places while some were not. The purpose of these mounds - on what Lapham called "Fort Hill" - is unknown.
Indian Mounds are protected by Wisconsin state law and are considered by law as burial sites. It is illegal to tamper with the mound and/or remove any artifacts from it.
Please observe the mound from the area close to this sign. Most of the mounds are on private property, so please be respectful and do not trespass.
Erected 2020 by Troop 47, Boy Scouts of America.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Native Americans. A significant historical year for this entry is 1851.
Location. 43° 8.915′ N, 88° 18.255′ W. Marker is in Merton, Wisconsin, in Waukesha County. Marker can
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Village of Merton (approx. 0.2 miles away); Martin C. Weber, Sr. (approx. ¼ mile away); First Baptist Church Of Merton (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named First Baptist Church Of Merton (approx. 0.3 miles away); Plainview School No. 4 (approx. 1.2 miles away); Beaumont Hop House (approx. 2 miles away); Town of Lisbon (approx. 3.1 miles away); Sixteen School (approx. 3.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Merton.
Photographed By Connor Olson, September 22, 2023
2. The “Fort Hill” Indian Mounds of Merton Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 22, 2023, by Connor Olson of Kewaskum, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 129 times since then and 60 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 22, 2023, by Connor Olson of Kewaskum, Wisconsin. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
