Fortner Mounds facts for kids
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Fortner Mounds I, II
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| Nearest city | Pickerington, Ohio |
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| Area | 3 acres (1.2 ha) |
| NRHP reference No. | 74001481 |
| Added to NRHP | July 12, 1974 |
The Fortner Mounds are two ancient earth mounds located in Ohio. They were built by Native Americans many centuries ago. These mounds are found northeast of Pickerington in Fairfield County. They are special because they are the only pair of mounds in that area.
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What are the Fortner Mounds?
The Fortner Mounds are two large piles of earth. They were carefully built by people from the Adena culture. The Adena people lived in central Ohio a very long time ago. They were active between about 500 BC and AD 400. Archaeologists study these mounds to learn about the past.
Why are these Mounds Important?
Archaeologists believe these mounds might cover old homes. Some ancient people lived in small groups of two or three houses. When they moved, they sometimes covered their old homes with earth. The Fortner Mounds might also contain buried bodies. This makes them very important for understanding how ancient people lived and honored their dead. By studying them, we can learn about their daily lives and customs.
The Adena Culture
The Adena culture was a group of Native American people. They lived in parts of Ohio and nearby states. They are famous for building many earth mounds. These mounds served different purposes. Some were burial sites, while others might have marked important places. The shape of the Fortner Mounds shows they were built by the Adena people.
Protecting the Fortner Mounds
Because the Fortner Mounds are so important for archaeology, they are protected. In 1974, they were added to the National Register of Historic Places. This list helps protect important historical and archaeological sites across the United States. The Fortner Mounds are one of five mound sites in Fairfield County listed on the Register. Other protected mounds in the area include the Theodore B. Schaer Mound and the Tarlton Cross Mound.
