Grave Creek Mound, Moundsville

Name: Grave Creek Mound
Address: 801 Jefferson Ave, Moundsville, 26041-2241, United States
Telephone: +1 304-843-4128

#1 among attractions in Moundsville

Top attraction, Museum, Historical place, History museum, More...

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Facts and practical information

The Grave Creek Mound in the Ohio River Valley in West Virginia is one of the largest conical-type burial mounds in the United States, now standing 62 feet high and 240 feet in diameter. The builders of the site, members of the Adena culture, moved more than 60,000 tons of dirt to create it about 250–150 BC. ()

Coordinates: 39°55'1"N, 80°44'40"W

Address

801 Jefferson AveMoundsville 26041-2241 United States

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+1 304-843-4128

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Day trips

Grave Creek Mound – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: West Virginia Penitentiary, Marx Toy Museum, Bushrod Washington Price House.

~650 ftSE
Museum, Historical place, Reportedly haunted
West Virginia Penitentiary, Moundsville
4 min walk • The West Virginia Penitentiary is a gothic-style prison located in Moundsville, West Virginia. Now withdrawn and retired from prison use, it operated from 1876 to 1995.
0.5 miN
39°55'24"N • 80°44'31"W
Marx Toy Museum, Moundsville
12 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum
0.7 miNE
Greek Revival architecture
Bushrod Washington Price House, Moundsville
19 min walk • Bushrod Washington Price House, also known as the Price-Burley House, is a historic home located at Moundsville, Marshall County, West Virginia. It was built about 1830, and is a five bay, "L"-shaped brick dwelling in a Greek Revival / I-house style. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1995.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Grave Creek Mound open?

Grave Creek Mound is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Grave Creek Mound?

Nearby attractions include West Virginia Penitentiary, Moundsville (4 min walk), Marx Toy Museum, Moundsville (12 min walk), Bushrod Washington Price House, Moundsville (19 min walk).