John had business in town so we joined him to see this mound which is reported to be one of the largest conical mounds in the eastern United States. It is around 65 feet tall and 800 feet in circumference. It was constructed by the Adena culture who lived in the area from 800 B.C. to 100 A.D. It was partially excavated in 1869 and a skeleton was found eight feet down covered with bark. Further down there was evidence of ash and stonework. The interpretative plaques show photos that show it was tree-covered at one point. Presently it seems as if there is an annual controlled burn to keep the vegetation in control. http://www.miamisburg.org/miamisburg_mound_park.htm
On to the Great Serpent Mound!
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