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: WM38EM
Location: Wisconsin, United States
Date Posted: 02/25/2008
Views: 34
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."
Type: Burial Mounds
How did you find this "Ancient Evidence": Deliberately Searching
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Trailhead: Not Listed
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