Near Louisville in Winston County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
Nanih Waiya
Heart of the Choctaw People (Chahta Alheha Itchokash)
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Photographed by Mark Hilton, October 24, 2023
1. Nanih Waiya Marker
Marker is very large & high off the ground.
Nanih Waiya is a Choctaw Indian name variously translated as "leaning or stooping hill," Nanih α waiya "A Place of Birth," or Nani α waiya "Place of fish birth or plentiful fish."
The period of construction of Nanih Waiya Mound is uncertain. Although its rectangular, flat-topped form is often assumed to be typical of Mississippian period mounds (AD. 1000 1500), evidence suggests a possible Middle Woodland time range (A.D. 0 500). Until more archaeological investigations are completed, the mound's actual age will remain unknown.
The lands including Nanih Waiya were taken from the Choctaw in the 1830 treaty of Dancing Rabbit Creek. In 2007 the state of Mississippi under legislation signed into law the return of Nanih Waiya to be once again under the stewardship of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians.
Erected by the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Indigenous Peoples and Communities. A significant historical year for this entry is 1830.
Location. 32° 55.293′ N, 88° 56.899′ W. Marker is near Louisville, Mississippi, in Winston County. It is on Mississippi Route 393 1.3 miles north of
this page online
Regionally, this marker is in Central Mississippi. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, 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 14 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Holy Cross Catholic Church (approx. 9.8 miles away); Dancing Rabbit Creek Treaty Site (approx. 12.7 miles away); Grierson's Raid 1863 (approx. 13.8 miles away); Adam Monroe Byrd (approx. 13.8 miles away); Marty Gamblin (approx. 13.9 miles away); Booker T. Washington School (approx. 14 miles away); Old Neshoba County Jail (approx. 14 miles away); Neshoba County Confederate Monument (approx. 14 miles away).
Another marker is no longer nearby. Nanih Waiya (was approx. 8.3 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Regarding Nanih Waiya. The mound is no longer open to the public.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This related marker has been reported missing.
Also see . . . Nanih Waiya. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on June 17, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Mark Hilton, October 24, 2023
2. Nanih Waiya Marker
This large rectangular platform mound, measures 25 feet high, 218 feet long, and 140 feet wide.
Photographed by Mark Hilton, October 24, 2023
3. Nanih Waiya Marker
The ground on which you currently stand
is sacred to members of the
Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians.
As Mississippi's first inhabitants this mound
and land is viewed as the birthplace of our
people and referred to as our Mother Mound.
As such, please respect our culture and
DO NOT climb or slide down the mound.
This land is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is protected under the Archaeological Resources Protection.
No Trespassing/Unauthorized Access is Prohibited
Unauthorized access for any purpose is prohibited. Violators are subject to federal criminal prosecution under Miss. Code Ann. §§ 97-17-93 and 97-17-97 in the United States District Court having jurisdiction over this site. Violators are also subject to criminal prosecution in Tribal Court under C.T.C. § 3-4-8.
This land is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is protected under the Archaeological Resources Protection.
No Trespassing/Unauthorized Access is Prohibited
Unauthorized access for any purpose is prohibited. Violators are subject to federal criminal prosecution under Miss. Code Ann. §§ 97-17-93 and 97-17-97 in the United States District Court having jurisdiction over this site. Violators are also subject to criminal prosecution in Tribal Court under C.T.C. § 3-4-8.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 17, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 29, 2023, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,142 times since then and 80 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 29, 2023, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
