Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park

The park contains seven earthwork mounds constructed by indigenous peoples along the Ocmulgee River, spanning 3,336 acres of forest and wetlands.

This location witnessed continuous human habitation for over 12,000 years, from Ice Age hunters through the Muscogee Creek Nation until 1836.

The Great Temple Mound stands 55 feet high, built by thousands of workers who carried earth in bags during the Mississippian period around 950 CE.

The visitor center features a museum displaying 2,000 artifacts, while 8 miles of trails connect the archaeological sites through natural landscapes.

The excavation of Ocmulgee Mounds represents the largest archaeological dig in American history, resulting in the discovery of 3 million artifacts.

Location: Macon

Inception: December 23, 1936

Address: 1207 Emery Highway, Macon, GA 31217

Phone: +14787528257

Website: https://nps.gov/ocmu

GPS coordinates: 32.84110,-83.60507

Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:33