The Indian Mounds

       The Ocmulgee National Monument is in memory of the people that have

inhabited the area for around 17,000 years. The mounds represent the relationship between soil knowledge and engineering techniques. The park was first studied by archaeologists in the 1930’s with the help of the WPA. The mounds were excavated finding hundreds of significant artifacts which lead to the establishment of it as a National monument in December 23, 1936. The park spans 700 acres including walking trails, historic sites and a small museum.