Grave Creek Mound, Archaeological site in Moundsville, West Virginia, US.
The conical earthen structure rises 20 meters high with a base diameter of 73 meters, marking the largest burial mound in the Western Hemisphere.
The Adena people constructed this burial mound between 250-150 BC, moving more than 57,000 tons of earth to create the monumental structure.
Archaeological excavations in 1838 revealed burial chambers containing human remains, copper bracelets, shell beads, and various ceremonial objects from the Adena civilization.
The Delf Norona Museum at the site opens Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, offering free admission to exhibits about prehistoric cultures.
The mound once featured a protective trench measuring 12 meters wide and 1.5 meters deep, with a single entrance point resembling a moat system.
Location: Marshall County
Height: 20 m
GPS coordinates: 39.91684,-80.74466
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:44
West Virginia combines natural areas with historic sites. The state features waterfalls, mountain peaks, caves and old railroad tracks. Visitors find national forests, historic battlefields and mineral springs. The region displays geological formations, abandoned mining towns and astronomical observatories.
West Virginia Penitentiary
199 m
Prabhupada's Palace of Gold
13 km
B & O Railroad Viaduct
10.6 km
Bellaire Bridge
10.9 km
Wheeling Island Stadium
16.5 km
West Virginia Independence Hall
16.5 km
Interstate 470 Bridge
14.8 km
Moundsville Bridge
905 m
Elm Grove Stone Arch Bridge
15.9 km
Center Wheeling Market
15.9 km
Donald B.
11.6 km
Chapline Street Row Historic District
16 km
Victoria Theater
16.8 km
Centre Market Square Historic District
16 km
Belleview Heights
12.4 km
Highland Park Historic District (Wheeling, West Virginia)
16.5 km
Rock Hill Presbyterian Church
13.6 km
Bennett Cockayne House
3 km
Harry C. and Jessie F. Franzheim House
16.8 km
Robert W. Hazlett House
16.3 km
Zweig Building
11.3 km
Lang-Hess House
16.6 km
Riverside Iron Works Office Building
16.5 km
Bushrod Washington Price House
1.2 km
Moundsville Commercial Historic District
480 m
Ferrell-Holt House
246 m
Imperial Glass Company
10.5 km
La Belle Iron Works
15 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes