Aztalan
National Historic Landmark

Aztalan

Lake Mills, Jefferson County, Wisconsin
Listed
October 14, 1966
Type
Site
Period
Modern
Ref No.
66000022

About this property

Aztalan State Park is a state park in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States. Established in 1952, it was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1964 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1966. The park covers 172 acres (70 ha) along the Crawfish River. Aztalan is the site of an ancient Mississippian culture settlement that flourished during the 10th to 13th centuries. The indigenous people constructed massive earthwork mounds for religious and political purposes. They were part of a widespread culture with important settlements throughout the Mississippi River valley and its tributaries. Their trading network extended from the Great Lakes to the Gulf Coast, and into the Southeast of the present-day United States.

Location

Lake Mills, Jefferson County, Wisconsin
43.06870, -88.86138

Categories

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Pioneer Aztalan Site
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Fargo, Enoch J., House
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Fargo, L. D., Public Library
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Nearby Battles

Aztalan Fortified Village
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Questions about this property

When was Aztalan listed on the National Register?

Aztalan was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 14, 1966.

What type of historic resource is Aztalan?

Aztalan is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Aztalan a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Aztalan has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Aztalan?

The period of significance for Aztalan is recorded as the modern era, specifically around 1947.

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