Grand Mound, Burial site in Koochiching County, Minnesota, United States
The main burial mound spans 140 feet in length, 100 feet in width, and rises 25 feet high with a 200-foot extending tail.
The site contains multiple earthworks and stratified deposits from villages dating to the Middle and Late Woodland periods around 200 BCE.
Native American communities consider the site sacred, leading to its closure for public tourism to preserve the dignity of ancestral burial grounds.
The Minnesota Historical Society maintains the preservation and security of the site while allowing access to Native Americans for ceremonies and education.
The structure stands as the largest prehistoric earthwork in the upper Midwest, featuring a distinctive muskrat-shaped design with four smaller surrounding mounds.
Location: Koochiching County
GPS coordinates: 48.51679,-93.70862
Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:03
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