Owl Creek Mounds

Owl Creek Mounds
Owl Creek Mound
Owl Creek Mounds is located in Mississippi
Owl Creek Mounds
Coordinates: 34°03′24″N 88°55′16″W / 34.05667°N 88.92111°W / 34.05667; -88.92111
Location
Country:  USA
Region: Tombigbee National Forest
History
Culture: Mississippian Culture
Excavation and maintenance
Architecture

The Owl Creek Mounds are a Native American Ceremonial Complex located in Mississippi's Tombigbee National Forest. The mounds are believed to have been built between 800 and 900 years ago during the Mississippian era.[1]

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