Slinde Mounds State Preserve facts for kids
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Slinde Mound Group
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| MPS | Prehistoric Mounds of the Quad-State Region of the Upper Mississippi River Valley MPS |
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| NRHP reference No. | 88001132 |
| Added to NRHP | November 1, 1989 |
The Slinde Mounds State Preserve is a special place in Iowa. It protects ancient burial mounds built by Native Americans long ago. These mounds are found in a unique type of grassy hill area called a goat prairie.
The preserve covers about 32 acres (13 hectares). It sits on a flat area above Canoe Creek. This creek is a small river that flows into the Upper Iowa River. The preserve is located about six miles from Waukon, Iowa, in Hanover Township, Allamakee County.
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Discovering Slinde Mounds
What Are Burial Mounds?
Burial mounds are hills of earth built by people in the past. They were often used as places to bury the dead. These mounds can tell us a lot about the ancient cultures that built them. The mounds at Slinde Preserve are very old and important.
History of the Preserve
The state of Iowa bought the land for the Slinde Mounds State Preserve in 1979. This was done to protect these important historical sites. Since 1989, the preserve has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This listing means it is recognized as a significant historical place in the United States.
The preserve gets its name from the Slinde family. They were the family who owned the land before it was sold to the state.
A Unique Location
Slinde Mounds State Preserve is located in a special part of Iowa called the Driftless Area. This region is unique because it was not covered by glaciers during the last ice age. Because of this, the landscape looks different from other parts of Iowa. It has steep hills and deep valleys.
The preserve is also close to other natural areas. It is next to the Canoe Creek Wildlife Management Area. It is also near the Upper Iowa Access hunting area. These areas help protect the local wildlife and natural beauty.
