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Mound Cemetery (Marietta, Ohio)
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Mound Cemetery in Marietta, Ohio, is a historic burial ground that contains a large conical Native American mound built by the Adena culture over 2,000 years ago. Surrounding the mound are graves of early European settlers, including Revolutionary War veterans and founders of Marietta. Walking through the cemetery offers a tangible connection to both prehistoric and pioneer eras, with the mound standing as a silent monument to the region's deep history. It's a serene, reflective site that uniquely layers two chapters of the past.
Don't miss
- The large Adena burial mound at the center of the cemetery
- Graves of Revolutionary War soldiers and early Ohio settlers
- Interpretive signs explaining the mound's construction and significance
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