National Historical Park · Georgia (U.S. state), United States
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park is a national historical park in Georgia (U.S. state), United States, covering 3,444 acres (1,394 ha), established in 1936.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Historical Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Georgia (U.S. state), United States |
| Area | 3,444 acres (1,394 ha) |
| Established | 1936 |
| Coordinates | 32.8411° N, 83.6051° 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 Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park (formerly Ocmulgee National Monument) in Macon, Georgia, United States preserves traces of over ten millennia of culture from the Indigenous peoples of the Southeastern Woodlands. Its chief remains are major earthworks built before 1000 CE by the South Appalachian Mississippian culture (a regional variation of the Mississippian culture.) These include the Great Temple and other ceremonial mounds, a burial mound, and defensive trenches. They represented highly skilled engineering techniques and soil knowledge, and the organization of many laborers.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
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Airports near this park
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- Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) · Atlanta, United States · 72.7 miles away
- Savannah Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) · Savannah, United States · 148.6 miles away
Parks nearby
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Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
Fort Frederica National Monument
Fort Pulaski National Monument
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
Cumberland Island National Seashore
Jimmy Carter National Historical Park
Frequently asked questions
Where is Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park?
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park is in Georgia (U.S. state), United States (32.8411° N, 83.6051° W).
When was Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park established?
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park was established in 1936, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park?
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park covers 3,444 acres (1,394 ha).
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/Ocmulgee_Mounds_National_Historical_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/ocmu/ — Official park page.