Contact Info
Chillicothe, OH 45601
- Phone:
- 740-774-1126
Basics
- Type:
- Other
Description
Mounds of various shapes and enclosures often built in geometric patterns dot the landscape of the Ohio River Valley. These earthen structures were doubtless the work of many human hands. Evidence suggests that Hopewell earthworks were used for a variety of ceremonial and social activities between 200 BC to AD 500. Come learn about these sacred spaces and reflect upon the lives of their builders.
Hours + Fees
Hours:
Mound City Group Visitor Center
The park’s Visitor Center is open seven days a week from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Between Memorial Day to Labor Day the Visitor Center is open 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The Visitor Center is closed January 1, Thanksgiving Day, and December 25.
Park Grounds
Park grounds at the Mound City Group, Hopewell Mound Group, and Seip Earthworks units are open during daylight hours. Currently, Hopewell Mound Group and Seip Earthworks units have limited visitor facilities consisting of interpretive signs and restrooms.
Closures
The Hopeton Earthworks and High Bank Works units are not accessible to the public except for occasional ranger-led programs. These sites are primarily devoted to preservation and research. For more information about these closures, please contact the park.
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
The park's Mound City Group Visitor Center in Chillicothe, Ohio is located two miles north of the intersection of US Route 35 and State Route 104.
