Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site

When I was there I felt that, as humans we have ancient connections. The view of the mountains around the valley is breathtaking. The river is so peaceful to watch. It’s very humbling to know that people used to live there with all the vigor and jest and now that land lays quietly as if nothing ever happened there. We come and go. We worry so much about our lives. And these places remind us that people like us have been coming and going. It’s very peaceful.
5 7 years ago (03-06-2018)

I visited here in May of 2018. It was a clean Park, well organized, with nice trails. It cost $8 for myself and my one year old to enter. The guide gave us a five minute introduction to the history and sites of the park. Then we walked outside to check out the Mounds and fishtrap. We also took the nature trail around one side of the park. The trails were pleasant and well lit. The nature trail was shaded most of the way. My son really loved seeing Turtles laying on the logs in the water of the river. There was ample parking and plenty of spaces open at 10 a.m. on Tuesday. After our walk, we ate lunch at the picnic tables next to the parking lot. It was a large green space with plenty of trees for shade. My son loved running around and playing with sticks and leaves. It was wonderful to spend all morning out in nature. We spent 4 hours total. This is an amazing historical site, worth checking out if you are passing by or live in the area.
5 7 years ago (09-05-2018)

Love the history here! Stay off the ceremonial mounds, they're hallowed grounds! The chiefs mound was significant but not sacred, and the others were for burial and religious purposes. They deserve our respect. Wish we could go back and learn from this peaceful culture.
5 7 years ago (16-05-2018)

Amazing experience. We are so lucky these sites aren't a subdivision. The site is well preserved and maintained. The museum was mind blowing. The nature trail was relaxing. The staff was extremely helpful and informative. 4hrs just flew by.
5 7 years ago (26-04-2018)

,, absolutely amazing place so much history and evidence of how Native Americans utilized the land. Visit the wonderful museum and view relics and artifacts found in the area as well as watch a film on a giant screen of the history the area holds. The entire experience takes you back to the 1500's when the plaza was bustling with people, kids played in the village families tended to their crops, and others kept watch at the defensive ditches. This 54-acre site offers 3 earthen mounds in which you can walk to the top. There is also Picnic area for your packed lunch. Must see!!!
5 7 years ago (09-05-2018)