Batesville in Panola County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
The History
| | Batesville Mounds | |
Photographed by Craig Doda, February 13, 2026
1. The History Marker
Who Built The Mounds?
Ancient Native Americans
When Were They Here?
During the Early to Middle Woodland Period: from around the year 500 BC to AD 500
What Did They Do At The Site? And Why?
Archaeologists have studied artifacts found at the site and investigated how the mounds were constructed. This information suggests that the site was used by ancient Native Americans for local and long distance trade, cooking, and other activities. However, primary function of the mounds appears to have been ceremonial, and people came to the site for ritual purposes. Archaeologists believe that the north and south village areas were occupied during the construction of the mounds.
Why Were They At This Place?
The Batesville Mounds site is located on a major river at the edge of the Historic Mississippi Delta Region in one of the most resource rich environments in ancient history. Being situated in the Loess Hills, and near the Mississippi Alluvial Valley, made this site a convenient location for a ceremonial center for the ancient Native Americans. It consisted of three different activity areas: habitation areas, platform mound areas, and conical mound areas.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology
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Location. 34° 20.962′ N, 89° 55.392′ W. Marker is in Batesville, Mississippi, in Panola County. It can be reached from Mississippi Route 35 south of Corporate Drive, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 510 Hwy 35 N, Batesville MS 38606, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, and in the Mississippi Delta. 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 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Discovery (here, next to this marker); Archeology (here, next to this marker); Batesville Mounds (approx. Ό mile away); Dr. King Visits Batesville (approx. 2.7 miles away); Batesville (approx. 2.8 miles away); St. Stephens Episcopal Church (approx. 2.8 miles away); Bates House (approx. 3 miles away); Batesville Magnolia Cemetery (approx. 3.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Batesville.
Photographed by Craig Doda, February 13, 2026
2. The History Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 31, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 29, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 12 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 29, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
