About this property
The Criel Mound, also known as the South Charleston Mound, is a Native American burial mound located in South Charleston, West Virginia. It is one of the few surviving mounds of the Kanawha Valley Mounds that were probably built in the Woodland period after 500 B.C. The mound was built by the Adena culture, probably around 250–150 BC, and lay equidistant between two “sacred circles”, earthwork enclosures each 556 feet (169 m) in diameter. It was originally 33 feet (10 m) high and 173…
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 70000655. It was listed on October 14, 1970.
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Questions about this property
When was South Charleston Mound listed on the National Register?
South Charleston Mound was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 14, 1970.
What type of historic resource is South Charleston Mound?
South Charleston Mound is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for South Charleston Mound?
The period of significance for South Charleston Mound is recorded as the pre_contact era.
Can I research the history near South Charleston Mound?
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