Kolomoki Mounds Archaeological Area-GHM 049-10-Early Co - Georgia Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

You are at the edge of one of the largest and most important mound groups in the southeastern United States. Most of this complex of mounds was constructed about A. D. 200-600. Archaeologists call this period the Middle Woodland Period and the particular time the Swift Creek because the pottery types found here are similar to those found at the Swift Creek site in Central Georgia. Mounds D and E which is partially covered by the museum, were explored in the 1940's and 50's by Dr. William H. Sears. Sears found evidence of elaborate burials that reflected the lifestyles of a highly complex culture that was rich in art, craft and tradition. The museum is now part of a memorial to a great man who was buried here. Mound D. 500 yards east, revealed more knowledge about the people who lived here and 800 yards east stands the 57 feet high mound called the Great Temple Mound.

Type of Marker: Highway Marker #: 049-10 Date: 2001 Sponsor: Georgia Historical Marker

Visit Instructions:
Take a picture of the marker, yourself at the marker, your gps at the marker, or anything specific to the text on the marker. And don't forget to enjoy your visit.

Recent Visits/Logs:

Date Logged Log User Rating   04/23/2015 insanesimmer visited it 08/05/2014 Markerman62 visited it 05/12/2012 oprystar visited it 01/02/2011 Sprinterman visited it

View all visits/logs