Heavener Runestone, Runestone in Heavener Runestone State Park, United States.
The Heavener Runestone sits on Poteau Mountain displaying eight distinct runes carved into sandstone. The 55-acre park surrounding the stone features natural walking paths and designated rest areas for visitors.
The stone was discovered in 1923 and researchers confirmed the inscriptions are in Old Norse language. The findings suggest this region had early contact with northern European cultures.
The site hosts annual celebrations where visitors witness Celtic music, combat demonstrations, and marketplace activities focused on Norse traditions. Local groups organize performances and games that bring the region's northern European past to life for those who visit.
The park provides camping sites, hiking trails of varying difficulty, and picnic areas for day visitors. An amphitheater and visitor center help you understand the location and its background.
Three separate sandstone slabs bearing rune markings lie within roughly a mile radius of the main stone. This concentration makes the area an unusual location for Norse artifacts in the region.
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