State Historic Site · Kentucky, United States
Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site
Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site is a state historic site in Kentucky, United States, covering 21.0 acres (8.5 ha), established in 2004.
State Historic Site · Kentucky, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Historic Site |
|---|---|
| Location | Wickliffe [ 9 ], Kentucky, United States |
| Area | 21.0 acres (8.5 ha) |
| Established | 2004 |
| Coordinates | 36.9710° N, 89.0929° W |
| Managed by | Kentucky state park system |
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About Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site
Wickliffe Mounds (15 BA 4) is a prehistoric, Mississippian culture archaeological site located in Ballard County, Kentucky, just outside the town of Wickliffe, about 3 miles (4.8 km) from the confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi rivers. Archaeological investigations have linked the site with others along the Ohio River in Illinois and Kentucky as part of the Angel phase of Mississippian culture. Wickliffe Mounds is controlled by the State Parks Service, which operates a museum at the site for interpretation of the ancient community.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) · St Louis, United States · 141.2 miles away
- Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM) · Memphis, United States · 142.0 miles away
- Nashville International Airport (BNA) · Nashville, United States · 146.2 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site?
Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site is in Kentucky, United States (36.9710° N, 89.0929° W).
When was Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site established?
Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site was established in 2004, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site?
Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site covers 21.0 acres (8.5 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Kentucky_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Kentucky state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wickliffe_Mounds — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).