Emerald Mound Site, Native American ceremonial mound in Adams County, United States
The rectangular platform mound extends 775 feet in length, 435 feet in width, covers 8 acres, and rises 35 feet with two additional mounds on top.
The Plaquemine culture constructed this ceremonial center between 1250 and 1600, making it the second largest platform mound structure in North America.
The Natchez people used this mound as their main ceremonial location for religious ceremonies and community gatherings before moving to Grand Village.
The National Park Service maintains the site along the Natchez Trace Parkway, offering public access through constructed pathways to the mound platforms.
Engineers created this massive earthwork by stabilizing a natural hill, demonstrating advanced construction techniques of prehistoric Native American societies.
Location: Adams County
GPS coordinates: 31.63600,-91.24705
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:26
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