Panther Intaglio Effigy Mound - Ft. Atkinson, WI
N 42° 55.511 W 088° 51.270
16T E 348657 N 4754174
Discovered in 1850, this is the only known intaglio Effigy mound in the world. It is located on Hwy 106 west of Ft. Atkinson, WI
Waymark Code: WM38EK
Location: Wisconsin, United States
Date Posted: 02/25/2008
Views: 16
The historical marker reads:
"Discovered in 1850 by Increase A. Lapham, this is the only known intaglio Effigy mound in the world. It was excavated for ceremonial purposes by American Indians of the Effigy Mound Culture about 1000 A. D. A part of the tail has been covered. Of ten other recorded intaglios, all now destroyed, eight were similar in representing the panther and two represented bears."
Street address:
Hwy 106
Ft. Atkinson, WI USA
53538
County / Borough / Parish: Jefferson
Year listed: 1970
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Information Potential: Prehistoric: effigy mound culture
Periods of significance: 1000-1499 BC
Historic function: Landscape: Garden
Current function: Recreation And Culture: Monument/Marker
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
Privately owned?: Not Listed
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Hours of operation: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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