Mound Hill Archaeological Site

Mound Hill Archaeological Site is a prehistoric Native American site in Kentucky featuring a large earthen mound rising roughly 20 feet high with a base circumference of about 240 feet. The 18-acre property sits between two small waterways and contains multiple stone burial structures within and around the main earthwork.

The mound was built by the Adena culture during prehistoric times in the Ohio Valley region. This ancient civilization constructed thousands of similar earthworks across the landscape before eventually declining.

The mound served as a burial ground and sacred place where ancient communities performed rituals and honored their dead. Today visitors can sense the spiritual significance these people placed on this landscape.

The site lies north of Winchester and can be reached by traveling west from Devil's Backbone ridge. Visitors should expect grassy terrain and should wear appropriate footwear since the ground near the creeks can be soft or muddy.

The mound displays an unusual elongated shape with a central depression that may result from natural weathering or represent multiple ancient structures built on top of each other. This feature intrigues researchers studying how the Adena people modified the landscape.

Location: Clark County

GPS coordinates: 38.09694,-84.13361

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:05