Near Eatonton in Putnam County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Rock Eagle Mound
Photographed By Donald D. Daniel, June 16, 2006
1. Rock Eagle Mound Marker
One mile west of this point is a stone mound believed to have been constructed by prehistoric Indians before Columbus discovered America. The mound is composed of white quartz rocks, forming the shape of a bird in flight with its head turned toward the east and wings outspread. It measures 102 feet from head to tail and 120 feet from wingtip to wingtip, while the body rises to about 10 feet above the surrounding surface. The mound is thought to have been built for burial purposes.Erected 1977.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Native Americans. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list.
Location. 33° 25.07′ N, 83° 22.354′ W. Marker is near Eatonton, Georgia, in Putnam County. Marker is at the intersection of Madison Highway (U.S. 129) and Rock Eagle Road, on the left when traveling north on Madison Highway. Madison Highway is also known as Highway 441. From Eatonton take Hwy 441 North for 6.8 miles.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Georgia 4-H Center (within shouting distance of this marker); George Claud Adams (approx. 1.3 miles away); Georgia 4-H Clubs (approx. 1.7 miles away); Union Chapel United Methodist Church (approx. 1.9 miles away); Site of the Home and Private School of Adiel Sherwood (approx. 4.8 miles away); Springfield (approx. 6 miles away); Turnwold Plantation (approx. 6.1 miles away); Seven Islands Road (approx. 6.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Eatonton.
Also see . . . Rock Eagle Effigy Mound - Eatonton, Georgia. Explore Southern History entry (Submitted on January 29, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By David Seibert, August 4, 2010
2. Rock Eagle Mound Marker
Now restored
Photographed By Donald D. Daniel, June 16, 2006
3. Rock Eagle Mound Marker
Photographed By David Seibert, August 4, 2010
4. Rock Eagle Mound Marker
The marker stands with other signs at the entrance to the Rock Eagle 4-H Center. US Highway 441 is to the left in the photo.
Photographed By Donald D. Daniel, June 16, 2006
5. Rock Eagle Mound
Photo taken from four story observation tower.
Photographed By Tina Maddox, April 2008
6. Rock Eagle Mound Observation Tower
Credits. This page was last revised on January 29, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 26, 2006, by Donald D. Daniel of Forsyth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 16,655 times since then and 753 times this year. Last updated on August 6, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. Photos: 1. submitted on June 26, 2006, by Donald D. Daniel of Forsyth, Georgia. 2. submitted on August 6, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 3. submitted on June 26, 2006, by Donald D. Daniel of Forsyth, Georgia. 4. submitted on August 6, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 5. submitted on June 26, 2006, by Donald D. Daniel of Forsyth, Georgia. 6. submitted on July 29, 2008, by Tina Maddox of Eatonton, Georgia. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
