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Effigy Mounds National Monument |
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“…one of the finest mound groups in all America...”
An “Effigy Mound” American Indian culture developed over 1,000 years ago placing thousands of earthen mounds across the landscape of what (today) includes parts of Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota and Illinois.
Over 200 mounds are preserved intact within the Monument; 31 are effigies in the shape of bears and birds - commemorating the passing of loved ones and the sacred beliefs of these ancient peoples 151 Hwy 76, Harpers Ferry, Iowa 52
563-873-3491
www.nps.gov/efmo
Located 45 minutes south of Ferryville. Although our address is "Harper's Ferry", we are actually located much closer to (4 miles north) of Mcgregor & Marquette, Iowa
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South Circuit