Winterville Site, Archaeological mound complex in Washington County, United States.
The Winterville Site contains twelve platform mounds and two plazas spanning across an extensive area of prehistoric Native American construction.
Native Americans of the Plaquemine culture constructed these earthwork monuments between 1200 and 1250 CE, creating a regional ceremonial center.
Archaeological findings indicate connections between Winterville residents and Natchez Indians, who maintained a society with maternal lineage authority systems.
Visitors can explore the archaeological grounds with multiple mounds, including the central Temple Mound reaching a height of 55 feet.
The location served as a regional power center where inhabitants conducted ceremonies and maintained contact networks with distant chiefdoms through pottery exchange.
Location: Washington County
GPS coordinates: 33.48580,-91.06110
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:52
Mississippi preserves sites that trace the state's history from indigenous settlements through the Civil War and the civil rights movement. The Windsor Ruins stand as remnants of an antebellum mansion, while the Old Capitol Museum documents legislative history. The Mississippi Civil Rights Museum in Jackson presents the struggle for racial equality, and the Delta Blues Museum in Clarksdale explores the origins of American blues music. Visitors can examine the Grand Village of the Natchez Indians and Winterville Mounds, which provide evidence of precolonial cultures. Natural areas range from the pine forests of De Soto National Forest to the coastal waters surrounding Ship Island. Tishomingo State Park offers trails through forested hills, while Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge protects habitat for migratory birds. Cultural sites such as Rowan Oak, William Faulkner's residence, and Longwood, an unfinished octagonal mansion in Natchez, complement the historical and natural attractions across the state.
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