POWELL ARCHEOLOGICAL RESEARCH CENTER

EAST ST LOUIS, IL

Cahokia Mounds from Interstate Highway 55, Collinsville, IL Built between 1050 and 1350 AD, these mounds are the last remnants of the city of Cahokia, the largest pre-Columbian settlement in North America, and the center of the Mississippian Culture, which was located along the Mississippi River in the vicinity of modern-day St. Louis, Missouri. The mounds vary in size, with the largest mound, Monks Mound, stands 100 feet tall, with other mounds and archaeological sites covering an area of 2,200 acres (890 hectares), which cover much of the ancient city. The city was abandoned before European contact, though evidence suggests that its influence stretched throughout the Mississippi River, Ohio River, Tennessee River, and Missouri River basins. The mounds became the center of a state park in 1923, to prevent encroachment from the expanding suburbs east of St. Louis. The mounds were designated a National Historic Landmark in 1964, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1966. In 1982, the Cahokia Mounds were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Cahokia Mounds from Interstate Highway 55, Collinsville, IL Credit: w_lemay

The Powell Archeological Research Center (PARC) is located in East St. Louis, Illinois. It is a non-profit research organization that studies and preserves the rich and diverse cultural heritage of the Mississippi River Valley. Founded in 1981, PARC has become a leading center of archaeological research in the region.

The center focuses on both prehistoric and historic sites, with the goal of preserving and interpreting the cultural legacy of the area. PARC has conducted numerous surveys, excavations, and other research activities, including a three-year project focused on the Cahokia Mounds and the surrounding area. PARC also works with local Native American tribes to preserve their cultural heritage.

PARC is open to the public and offers educational programs and workshops for students, teachers, and the general public. The center also has a research library, which includes over 7,000 volumes on the archaeology, anthropology, and history of the region. Additionally, PARC is home to a replica of the original Cahokia Mound, which is used for educational and interpretive purposes.

PARC is a great resource for those interested in learning more about the history and culture of the Mississippi River Valley. Its research and preservation efforts help to ensure that the region's history and culture are not forgotten.

POWELL ARCHEOLOGICAL RESEARCH CENTER is a Uncategorized or General Museum in EAST ST LOUIS IL. US MID #8401700848

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

Cahokia Mounds from Interstate Highway 55, Collinsville, IL Built between 1050 and 1350 AD, these mounds are the last remnants of the city of Cahokia, the largest pre-Columbian settlement in North America, and the center of the Mississippian Culture, which was located along the Mississippi River in the vicinity of modern-day St. Louis, Missouri. The mounds vary in size, with the largest mound, Monks Mound, stands 100 feet tall, with other mounds and archaeological sites covering an area of 2,200 acres (890 hectares), which cover much of the ancient city. The city was abandoned before European contact, though evidence suggests that its influence stretched throughout the Mississippi River, Ohio River, Tennessee River, and Missouri River basins. The mounds became the center of a state park in 1923, to prevent encroachment from the expanding suburbs east of St. Louis. The mounds were designated a National Historic Landmark in 1964, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1966. In 1982, the Cahokia Mounds were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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POWELL ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESEARCH CENTER
5500 COLLINSVILLE ROAD
EAST ST LOUIS
IL
62201-2408

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MID # 8401700848
Name POWELL ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESEARCH CENTER
Alternate Name POWELL ARCHEOLOGICAL RESEARCH CENTER
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 364190494
NTEECC A50
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 38.659432, -90.089062
CODES FIPS State Code: 17
FIPS County Code: 163
US Census Tract: 502100
US Census Block: 2003