Fish Farm Mounds State Preserve facts for kids
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Fish Farm Mound Group
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The state preserve in 2020
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 Location in Iowa
Location in the United States
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| Nearest city | New Albin, Iowa |
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| MPS | Prehistoric Mounds of the Quad-State Region of the Upper Mississippi River Valley MPS |
| NRHP reference No. | 88001131 |
| Added to NRHP | July 25, 1988 |
The Fish Farm Mounds State Preserve is a special place in Iowa. It covers about 3 acres (1.2 hectares). This area holds ancient burial mounds built by Native American people long ago. It is part of the larger Fish Farms Mounds Wildlife area. This wildlife area is a state-owned hunting ground. You can find it a few miles south of New Albin. It is located near the Upper Mississippi River in Allamakee County.
Exploring the History of Fish Farm Mounds
This ancient burial ground was given to the state of Iowa in 1935. The Fish family donated the land. In 1968, it became an archaeological state preserve. This means it is a protected area where scientists study human history. The preserve was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. This list recognizes important historical sites in the United States.
Location and Ancient Landscapes
The Fish Farm Mounds State Preserve is in a unique area of Iowa. This region is called the Driftless Area. It is special because it was not covered by glaciers during the last ice age. Most of the land around it was flattened by ice. But this area remained untouched. The preserve is also close to where the Upper Iowa River flows into the Mississippi River. This made it an important spot for ancient communities.
