Dogtooth Bend Mounds and Village Site
Dogtooth Bend Mounds and Village Site, Archaeological site in Alexander County, Illinois
The Dogtooth Bend archaeological complex spans 196 acres along the western shore of Lake Milligan, featuring two prominent mounds and an extended village area.
Between 900 and 1600 AD, Middle Mississippian peoples established this settlement, which functioned as a regional trading center and social gathering place.
Archaeological investigations initiated by Southern Illinois University in 1950 have revealed significant artifacts that document the daily practices of indigenous communities.
The site maintains its National Register of Historic Places status since 1978, ensuring continuous preservation and research opportunities for archaeological studies.
The mounds and village remnants provide physical evidence of pre-Columbian engineering techniques and community organization methods in the Mississippi River region.
Location: Alexander County
GPS coordinates: 37.06389,-89.33472
Latest update: March 3, 2025 07:48
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