A major attraction in the picturesque Granville area, the existence of the Alligator Mound is attributed to the...
MoreA major attraction in the picturesque Granville area, the existence of the Alligator Mound is attributed to the prehistoric settlers of Ohio. Rather than an alligator, this significant site is believed to signify the mythological Underwater Panther or a four-legged animal. Managed by the Licking County Historical Society, the Alligator Effigy Mound is set amid idyllic environs, with its location offering scenic views of the surrounds. Added to the National Register of Historic Places, the mound is regarded as a prominent remnant of the Fort Ancient Native American culture. Less