Norwood Mound facts for kids
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Norwood Mound
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 Location in Ohio
Location in the United States
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| Nearest city | Norwood, Ohio |
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| Area | 1 acre (0.40 ha) |
| NRHP reference No. | 74001520 |
| Added to NRHP | May 2, 1974 |
The Norwood Mound is an ancient mound built by Native American people long ago. It's found in Norwood, Ohio, which is a city near Cincinnati. This special site was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974, recognizing its importance.
What is the Norwood Mound?
This mound is a large, oval-shaped pile of earth. It measures about 100 by 130 feet (30 by 40 m) across and stands 15.5 feet (4.7 m) tall. Experts believe it was once even taller.
The mound is located inside Norwood's Water Tower Park. It sits at 656 feet (200 m) above sea level. This makes it the highest point in Norwood. It is also one of the highest spots in all of southwest Ohio.
Who Built the Mound?
The size, shape, and location of the mound suggest it was built by the Adena culture. The Adena people lived in this area a very long time ago. This was during the Pre-Columbian era, before Europeans arrived in the Americas.
Archaeologists, who study ancient cultures, think the Adena people used the mound for important activities. These included religious ceremonies and sending messages using smoke signals.
In 1895, a historical record said this was "the only Indian mound now remaining in the vicinity of Cincinnati." When the first European settlers arrived, there were other mounds in Downtown Cincinnati.
The Mound's Recent History
There is no sign that the Norwood Mound has ever been dug up or damaged. Early settlers in Norwood found many old objects in the area. These items were the start of the Native American art collection at the Cincinnati Art Museum.
The neighborhood around the mound, called Norwood Heights, was built in 1869. People said that from the top of the mound, you could see seventeen villages and towns. In 1875, a Norwood settler named S. H. Parvin gave the land with the mound to the Village of Norwood. This happened before Norwood officially became a village.
