Ashland in Boyd County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Indian Mounds

Photographed By J. J. Prats, September 30, 2018

1. Indian Mounds Marker

Inscription. One and one half miles NE in Central Park is an irregular row of mounds, part of a chain built by prehistoric men who were the forerunners of American Indians. Many of remains of that ancient people which once dotted this area were leveled as the town expanded. Some of these were burial mounds others contained artifacts such as arrowheads and stone utensils.

Erected 1966 by Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 921.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Landmarks • Native Americans • Parks & Recreational Areas.

Location. 38° 28.488′ N, 82° 38.41′ W. Marker is in Ashland, Kentucky, in Boyd County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Bath Avenue and 17th Street. Marker is in central park, at the Indian mounds. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ashland KY 41101, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Gov. Simeon Willis (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Alexander Bagby House (approx. 0.2 miles away); 2022 Inductees (approx. ¼ mile away); 2015 Inductees (approx. ¼ mile away); 2016 Inductees

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(approx. ¼ mile away); 2017 Inductees (approx. ¼ mile away); 2018 Inductees (approx. ¼ mile away); 2019 Inductees (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ashland.

More about this marker. Marker is now in Central Park, at the Indian mounds. It must have been moved here from its original location “one and a half miles NE” of here. Approximately 1½ miles southwest from the marker’s present location is the five-cornered intersection of U.S. 60, Kentucky Route 168, and Algonquin Avenue, a likely original location for this marker. It is painted in non-standard colors and is on a non-standard base made out of concrete.

Also see . . . Indian Mounds. Article by Tim Talbott. Excerpt: “The Indian mounds constructed in what became Kentucky are believed to have been built by the Adena Culture, a prehistoric people who antedated the Native Americans that the first white explorers found upon their arrival to the region. The Adena Culture spans from approximately 500 B.C. to 100 A.D. It is possible, however, that mound building practices may have continued as late as 1400 A.D. The mounds served as burial, ceremonial, and historical landmarks

Photographed By J. J. Prats, September 30, 2018

2. Indian Mounds Marker

for the ancient people. The mounds developed when layers upon layers of deceased members of the group were buried atop one another over the years. Ceremonial items and tools often accompanied the deceased when buried.” (Submitted on November 18, 2018.)

Indian Mound and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, September 30, 2018

3. Indian Mound and Marker

Indian Mounds image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, September 30, 2018

4. Indian Mounds

Credits. This page was last revised on July 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 18, 2018, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 880 times since then and 100 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 18, 2018, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.