WICKLIFFE MOUNDS STATE HISTORIC SITE

WICKLIFFE, KY

Credit: Allen Gathman

Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site is a prehistoric Native American site located in Wickliffe, Kentucky. The site consists of a complex of earthen mounds, which were built by the Mississippian culture between AD 1000 and AD 1350. The mounds were used for ceremonial and burial purposes and were part of a larger settlement that covered about 40 acres.

The site was first excavated in the 1930s and 1940s by archaeologist William R. Webb, who discovered a wealth of artifacts and information about the Mississippian culture. Some of the most significant finds include pottery, stone tools, and copper ornaments.

Today, the site is open to visitors and offers a range of educational programs and exhibits. Visitors can explore the mounds and learn about the history and culture of the Mississippian people. There is also a museum on site that features exhibits showcasing the artifacts and history of the site.

Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site is an important archaeological site in Kentucky and a valuable resource for understanding the history and culture of the Native American people who lived in the region.

WICKLIFFE MOUNDS STATE HISTORIC SITE is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in WICKLIFFE KY. US MID #8402100256

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

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WICKLIFFE MOUNDS STATE HISTORIC SITE
94 GREEN STREET
WICKLIFFE
KY
42087

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WICKLIFFE MOUNDS STATE HISTORIC SITE Information

MID # 8402100256
Name WICKLIFFE MOUNDS STATE HISTORIC SITE
Alternate Name WICKLIFFE MOUNDS STATE HISTORIC SITE
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 610600439
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 36.970103, -89.093246
CODES FIPS State Code: 21
FIPS County Code: 007
US Census Tract: 950300
US Census Block: 3022