Ellis Mounds facts for kids
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Ellis Mounds
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Overview from the north
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 Location in Ohio
Location in the United States
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| Location | Within the triangle formed by Hillview Rd., Wolford-Maskill Rd., and State Route 4 |
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| Nearest city | Marysville, Ohio |
| Area | 2 acres (0.81 ha) |
| NRHP reference No. | 74001638 |
| Added to NRHP | July 30, 1974 |
The Ellis Mounds are ancient Native American earth mounds found near Marysville, Ohio in Union County, Ohio. These three mounds are lined up from east to west on a small ridge in a farm field. Experts believe they were built by the Hopewell people, a group of Native Americans who lived a long time ago.
Uncovering the Ellis Mounds' Secrets
The Ellis Mounds are very important to learn about the Hopewell culture. Archaeologists, who are scientists who study ancient peoples, usually focus on the Hopewell's large ceremonial sites. These big sites often show us a lot about how the Hopewell buried their dead.
However, we don't know as much about their everyday lives. The Ellis Mounds are special because they might hold clues about how the Hopewell lived. Scientists are still trying to figure out exactly when these mounds were built. They could be as old as 300 BC or as recent as AD 600.
Why Are These Mounds So Important?
The Ellis Mounds are located a bit outside the main area where the Hopewell people lived, which was farther south. This location might show us how far the Hopewell's influence spread. Building large ceremonial mounds required many workers and a well-organized society. So, finding mounds like Ellis in new places helps us understand their reach.
Ellis Mounds: A Protected Historic Site
In 1974, people realized how important the Ellis Mounds were. They were officially added to the National Register of Historic Places. This list helps protect important historical and archaeological sites across the United States.
The Ellis Mounds are one of seven sites in Union County that are on this special list. They are the only one in the northern part of the county. Three other sites are inside the city of Marysville, Ohio, and the remaining three are to the south and west of Marysville.
