Albany Mounds State Historic Site

The 205-acre historical site contains forty-seven earthen mounds situated along the Mississippi River, with tree-covered hills and surrounding prairie landscape.

The site dates back to the Middle Woodland Period between 200 BCE and 300 CE, showcasing burial practices of Native American communities.

Archaeological excavations revealed burial artifacts including bead jewelry, pottery, and mica plates, indicating trade networks with distant Native American groups.

Visitors can access over two miles of trails with interpretive signs, parking facilities, restrooms, and a picnic shelter equipped with tables and electricity.

The location represents the largest collection of Hopewell mounds in Illinois, with evidence of human presence spanning more than 10,000 years.

Location: Albany

Website: https://albanymounds.com/;https://www.illinois.gov/ihpa/Experience/Sites/NorthWest/Pages/Albany-Mounds.aspx

GPS coordinates: 41.77687,-90.23298

Latest update: March 9, 2025 15:38