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Situated within the Delf Norona Museum and Archaeological Research Center, the mound offers a captivating journey into the past. Guests can ascend its heights and gaze out over the Ohio River, marveling at the panoramic vista of Moundsville, WV.
May 27, 2012 · Moundsville, West Virginia. The largest burial mound in the United States holds the remains of prehistoric West Virginians. Been Here? 505. Want to Visit? 709. What appears to be a simple...
City of Moundsville WV | The Official Site of The City of Moundsville, West Virginia. Discover Moundsville. A small town nestled in the northern panhandle of beautiful scenic West Virginia, Moundsville is a growing, family-based community rich in heritage and history. Learn More. Get the Moundsville Mobile App!
Moundsville, city, seat (1835) of Marshall county, in the northern panhandle of West Virginia, U.S. It lies along the Ohio River, just south of Wheeling. The original settlement, known in 1771 as Grave Creek for a large burial mound (now within city limits) built by the Adena people, was renamed.
Eat. Drink. Sleep. Connect. Go next. Moundsville, West Virginia, is a city in Ohio Valley. It is the county seat of Marshall County. Understand. It was originally chartered in 1832. It is the location of Grave Creek Mound and three other Adena Indian Mounds.
Jul 1, 2015 · Including the skeletons. History of the property: 250-150 B.C. Construction of the mound took place in successive stages. 1838 The first recorded excavation of the mound took place. 1909 The state of West Virginia bought the mound in the early 1900s (with some help from area school children).
The Moundsville Convention and Visitors Bureau is dedicated to connecting travelers with the outdoor attractions, cultural tours and historical locations that make Moundsville, WV a unique vacation experience.
