Effigy Mounds National Monument
National Monument · Iowa
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National monument of prehistoric mounds built by Native Americans, in Iowa, United States
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.
About Effigy Mounds National Monument
The mounds preserved here are considered sacred by many Americans, especially the Monument's 20 culturally associated American Indian tribes. A visit offers opportunities to contemplate the meanings of the mounds and the people who built them. The 200 plus American Indian mounds are located in one of the most picturesque sections of the Upper Mississippi River Valley.
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Operating Hours
Park Hours
Park trails are open daily from dawn to dusk.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to enter Effigy Mounds National Monument?
Effigy Mounds National Monument is free to enter.
What are the best activities at Effigy Mounds National Monument?
Popular activities at Effigy Mounds National Monument include: Guided Tours, Hiking, Front-Country Hiking, Junior Ranger Program, Wildlife Watching, Birdwatching, Museum Exhibits, Shopping.
What is the weather like at Effigy Mounds National Monument?
All four seasons are represented in this area with summer temperature in the upper 80’s with higher heat indexes due to humidity and winter daytime highs in the 20's. Temperatures are in °Fahrenheit.
How do I get to Effigy Mounds National Monument?
Located 3 miles north of Marquette, Iowa on Hwy 76.
Entrance Fees
Free Admission
Weather
All four seasons are represented in this area with summer temperature in the upper 80’s with higher heat indexes due to humidity and winter daytime highs in the 20's. Temperatures are in °Fahrenheit.
Directions
Located 3 miles north of Marquette, Iowa on Hwy 76.
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