Video: Must-see views of the Miamisburg Mound, the area’s unique, historic burial ground

Built as a burial mound: The mound is believed to be a remnant of the Adena culture from approximately 800 B.C. to 100 A.D. because of its conical shape and similarity to other burial mounds according to the Ohio Historical Society.

Thomas Jefferson approved its land purchase: As settlers moved west into Ohio in the early 1800's, Jacob Lawres purchased 175 acres of timberland on which the mound sits in 1806. His land deed was signed by President Thomas Jefferson.

The mound is shorter now than when it was discovered: The site was partially excavated in 1896 and is now approximately 70 feet tall. The excavation yielded important clues to the use of the mound, including structures, ashes, and one burial.

How big is it? The base of the mound covers about 1.5 acres and the circumference is 877 feet. The mound was covered in trees when it was discovered.

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A historical site: The site of the mound became a park in 1920 when Charles F. Kettering purchased it. Kettering subsequently gave the land to the Ohio Historical Society in 1929.

Here are some ways the community has captured the mound in photos: