National Monument · Iowa, United States
Effigy Mounds National Monument
Effigy Mounds National Monument is a national monument in Iowa, United States, covering 2,526 acres (1,022 ha), established in 1949.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Monument |
|---|---|
| Location | Iowa, United States |
| Area | 2,526 acres (1,022 ha) |
| Established | 1949 |
| Coordinates | 43.0886° N, 91.1856° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Effigy Mounds National Monument
Effigy Mounds National Monument preserves more than 200 prehistoric mounds built by pre-Columbian Mound Builder cultures, mostly in the first millennium CE, during the later part of the Woodland period of pre-Columbian North America. Numerous effigy mounds are shaped like animals, including bears and birds. The monument is located primarily in Allamakee County, Iowa, with a small part in Clayton County, Iowa, in the midwestern United States. The park's visitor center is located in Harpers Ferry, Iowa, just north of Marquette. In 2017, the Effigy Mounds were featured in the America the Beautiful Quarters Program.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes |
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Airports near this park
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- Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ) · Dubuque, United States · 53.2 miles away
- La Crosse Regional Airport (LSE) · La Crosse, United States · 54.7 miles away
- Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) · Waterloo, United States · 71.7 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Effigy Mounds National Monument?
Effigy Mounds National Monument is in Iowa, United States (43.0886° N, 91.1856° W).
When was Effigy Mounds National Monument established?
Effigy Mounds National Monument was established in 1949, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Effigy Mounds National Monument?
Effigy Mounds National Monument covers 2,526 acres (1,022 ha).
Does Effigy Mounds National Monument have campgrounds?
Yes — Effigy Mounds National Monument has campgrounds.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Effigy_Mounds_National_Monument — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/efmo/ — Official park page.