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     Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site

Historic Site (770) 387-3747

NOTICE: Open Wednesday through Saturday.
UPCOMING 2012 EVENTS . . .

Home to several thousand Native Americans from 1000 A.D. to 1550 A.D., this 54-acre site protects six earthen mounds, a plaza, village site, borrow pits and defensive ditch. Etowah Mounds is the most intact Mississippian Culture site in the Southeast.  Artifacts in the museum show how natives of this political and religious center decorated themselves with shell beads, paint, complicated hairdos, feathers and copper ear ornaments. Hand-carved stone effigies weighing 125 pounds still bear some original pigments.  Objects made of wood, seashells and stone are also displayed.
 
Visitors can follow a nature trail along the Etowah River where they can view a v-shaped fish trap used for catching fish.  The trail also highlights how early civilizations used native trees for food and medicine.

While only nine percent of this site has been excavated, examination at Mound C and surrounding artifacts revealed much about the people who lived here. They were a society rich in ritual. Towering over the community, the 63-foot earthen knoll was likely used as a platform for the home of the priest-chief. In another mound, nobility were buried in elaborate costumes accompanied by items they would need in their after-lives.

Hours: Wednesday-Saturday / 9AM-5PM
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.
For a more enjoyable visit, plan to spend 1-2 hours.
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Admission: $3.50-$5.50
Group rates available with advance notice.
Bus parking available.

FACILITIES:
  • 6 Earthen Mounds
  • Museum with Film
  • Gift Shop
  • 20 Picnic Tables
  • Riverside Benches
  • Bus Parking


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  Note: Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site has no reservable facilities.  

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Events
Handicapped Accessible Day of Discovery at Etowah
Saturday, Jun 2, 2012 11 AM to 3 PM
Archaeologist Adam King and associates will speak at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Dr. King is an authority on early cultures and authored "ETOWAH: The Political History of a Chiefdom Capital." His presentations always bring new information about Etowah and the surrounding area.  $3.50 - $5.00 770-387-3747.
Handicapped Accessible Junior Ranger Camp
Wednesday, Jun 20, 2012 until Friday, Jun 22, 2012 9 AM to 2 PM
Get Outdoors GeorgiaTons of FunYoung people ages 8-12, join us for clay and copper crafts, basket-making, dig boxes and other outdoor activities. Work towards completion of Jr. Ranger badges. Reservations required.  $30. 770-387-3747.
Handicapped Accessible Day of Discovery for Kids
Saturday, Jul 14, 2012 1 PM to 3 PM
Get Outdoors GeorgiaKids, learn what archaeology is from a professional archaeologist. Hear about history and see real artifacts. Take part in mock excavations and learn how to clean and identify treasures that you find.  $3.50-$5.00 770-387-3747.
Handicapped Accessible Flintknapping
Saturday, Aug 25, 2012 10 AM to 4 PM
Get Outdoors GeorgiaDid you ever wonder how an arrowhead is made? An expert flintknapper (maker of arrowheads) will demonstrate this ancient art form. See arrowheads, spear points and knives made before your eyes. Learn why this craft was necessary and how to get started making them yourself.  $3.50 - $5.00. 770-387-3747.

  Address/Directions
Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site
813 Indian Mounds Rd., S.W.
Cartersville , GA 30120

GPS Coordinates:
N 34.127816 | W 084.806550
Located 5 miles southwest of I-75 exit #288. Follow brown directional signs.

 
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Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site
813 Indian Mounds Rd., S.W.
Cartersville, GA 30120 View Details


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