Pinson in Madison County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Mound 28
Photographed by James Hulse, October 1, 2023
1. Mound 28 Marker
Dimensions: Base Approx. 205 feet by 215 feet
Age: Probably A.D. 1-300
Culture: Middle Woodland
The third largest mound in the Pinson Mounds complex, Mound 28 seems to mark the northeast corner" of the site. This earthwork and Mound 29 (located within the geometric enclosure to the south) are both situated approximately 3300 feet from centrally located Sauls Mound. One hypothesis suggests that these mounds were built in these specific locations to mark the Summer Solstice (Mound 28) and the Equinox sunrises (Mound 29), as viewed from Sauls Mound.
Erected by Pinson Mounds State Archaeological Park.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Parks & Recreational Areas.
Location. 35° 30.005′ N, 88° 40.378′ W. Marker is in Pinson, Tennessee, in Madison County. It is on Pinson Mounds Road 0.8 miles south of Ozier Road (Tennessee Route 197). The marker is located east of Saul's Mound along the hiking trail. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office
this page online
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: A different marker also named Mound 28 (here, next to this marker); The Circular Enclosure (approx. Ό mile away); Geometric Enclosure (approx. Ό mile away); Mound 29 (approx. 0.3 miles away); Mounds 29 & 30 (approx. 0.3 miles away); Mound 30 (approx. 0.4 miles away); Mound 11 Sector (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Middle Woodland Tradition (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pinson.
Also see . . . Pinson Mounds. Wikipedia (Submitted on October 16, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed by James Hulse, October 1, 2023
2. The Mound 28 Marker is the left marker of the two markers
Photographed by James Hulse, October 1, 2023
3. Mound 28 and markers
Credits. This page was last revised on October 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 16, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 201 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 16, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
