Mound Cemetery

Mound Cemetery is a burial ground featuring a 30-foot-high prehistoric mound built by the Adena culture at its center, surrounded by thousands of marked graves spanning different eras. The site combines elements from multiple time periods and demonstrates layers of burial traditions.

The cemetery was established in 1801 and later became a burial place for Revolutionary War officers including General Rufus Putnam and Commodore Abraham Whipple. This association with early military figures shaped its role in local history.

The central mound was built by Adena peoples who buried their dead here long before the city developed. This burial ground demonstrates how these communities honored their deceased and maintained their relationship with the land.

The grounds are open to visitors who can walk the paths and view the various monuments throughout the site. The best time to visit is during mild weather when you can easily move between graves and explore the mound.

The 30-foot mound was built by the Adena culture between 100 BC and 500 AD, thousands of years before the modern city developed. Early city founders recognized the importance of this ancient structure and deliberately positioned the cemetery to preserve it.

Location: Marietta

GPS coordinates: 39.42000,-81.45194

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:59