Nearly 2000 years ago, American Indians built dozens of monumental mounds and earthen enclosures in southern Ohio. These earthwork complexes were ceremonial landscapes used for feasts, funerals, rituals, and rites of passage associated with an American Indian religious movement that swept over half the continent for almost 400 years. Come walk among the earthworks and experience the past.
Mound City Group sunrise
Dawn at the Mound City Group as the sun casts long shadows over the grass.
The Mound City Group visitor center
The Mound City Group visitor center main entrance with Mound City Group in the background view
Hopeton Earthworks
The overlook area of Hopeton Earthworks allowing visitors to view the interpretive mowing of the geometric shapes
Hopewell Mound Group overlook
The main overlook area of Hopewell Mound Group showing the enormity of the site.
Seip Earthworks
A cut grass trail leading to the large Seip Mound at Seip Earthworks.
Ranger Desk
The information desk inside of the Mound City Group visitor center.
School field trips at the park
A school field trip visiting the Mound City Group as a ranger leads them on a tour.
The Mound City Group bookstore
The bookstore inside of the Mound City Group visitor center.
Mound City Group river walk
The paved river walk trail at the Mound City Group.
A coyote in the park
A lone coyote stares at the photographer while walking in front of a mound at Mound City Group.
