Kincaid Mounds State Historic Site

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Marsha Dr
Brookport, IL 62910
+1 (618) 524-5025
http://www.kincaidmounds.com

Kincaid Mounds State Historic Site, located in Massac County, Illinois, encompasses 105 acres of significant archaeological landscape, recognized as a National Historic Landmark and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The site preserves remnants of the Mississippian culture, which flourished from approximately 1050 AD to 1400 AD, showcasing large earthen mounds that served as platforms for elite residences and ceremonial buildings.

Managed by the Kincaid Mounds Support Organization, the site aims to facilitate research and public education about its rich history and archaeological significance. Through ongoing studies and community engagement, Kincaid Mounds continues to contribute to the understanding of prehistoric Native American societies in southern Illinois.

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Drew B.
10/12/2023

This site is a hop skip and a jump away from Wickliffe Mounds if you are passing through Paducah, KY. Cross the bridge into Illinois and take a brief excursion through river flood plain to see...

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Jason V.
12/28/2018

To be honest, there really isn't that much to see. Unless you are an Ancient World History enthusiast, you may find this fascinating. It is very interesting that at one point in the past, this was...

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