Boyd Mounds Site

Boyd Mounds Site is an archaeological location containing six earthen mounds built during the Late Woodland and Early Mississippian periods. The largest mound measures approximately 110 feet by 60 feet (33 by 18 meters) and represents a significant example of how people modified the landscape to honor their community's dead.

The site developed around 1000 years ago when communities began constructing earthen mounds for burial purposes. Archaeologists investigated the mounds during the 1960s and uncovered remains of multiple individuals along with pottery and artifacts that provided insights into how people lived and died at that time.

The burial practices visible here show how early communities honored their dead and created special places for ceremonies. People gathered at these mounds to remember those who had passed, and the act of building them expressed the community's connection to their ancestors.

The site is easily reached from the main parkway with parking located right next to the largest mound. Visitors can walk around the structures at their own pace, and the arrangement makes it simple to see all of the mounds without extensive hiking.

One remarkable finding was that the largest mound actually began as two separate structures that were later joined together by adding a layer of earth on top. This reveals how communities adapted their building practices over time and how the site evolved through different periods of use.

Location: Madison County

GPS coordinates: 32.45330,-90.06750

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:48