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Effigy Mounds National Monument

151 Hwy 76

Harpers Ferry, IA

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Landmarks

About this place

The mounds preserved here are considered sacred by many Americans, especially the Monument's 20 culturally associated American Indian tribes. A visit offers opportunities to contemplate the meanings of the mounds and the people who built them. The 200 plus American Indian mounds are located in one of the most picturesque sections of the Upper Mississippi River Valley.

Website

Official Website Visitor Info

National Park Service information

Hours

Park Hours

Monday: Sunrise to Sunset
Tuesday: Sunrise to Sunset
Wednesday: Sunrise to Sunset
Thursday: Sunrise to Sunset
Friday: Sunrise to Sunset
Saturday: Sunrise to Sunset
Sunday: Sunrise to Sunset

Park trails are open daily from dawn to dusk.

Directions

Located 3 miles north of Marquette, Iowa on Hwy 76.

Official directions

Weather & Seasonal Notes

All four seasons are represented in this area with summer temperature in the upper 80’s with higher heat indexes due to humidity and winter daytime highs in the 20's. Temperatures are in °Fahrenheit.

Activities

Guided ToursHikingFront-Country HikingJunior Ranger ProgramWildlife WatchingBirdwatchingMuseum ExhibitsShoppingBookstore and Park Store

Courtesy of the National Park Service

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About this place

Website

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Directions

Weather & Seasonal Notes

Activities

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