Sunday, October 5, 2008

Marietta Indian Mounds: Conus Mound


The Conus Mound is located in the middle of a cemetery and has survived fairly well. Use the gate on 5th St. The mound will be ahead of you and slightly to the left. It is covered with trees and rises higher than I expected.
It is a conical mound with a shallow ditch around it. The steps to the top are steep and irregular—not too much of a problem going up, but tricky coming down. A sign warns visitors to stay off the sides of the mound. If you walk to the top, you will discover a couple of benches and a plaque marking the burial site of a time capsule buried in 1976 and due to be opened in 2076.
The cemetery where the mound is located is interesting. It was established in 1801, and many of the original settlers of Marietta are buried here as well as a large number of Revolutionary War veterans. If you visit, look for the Revolutionary Soldier’s Memorial.

Hours: During daylight hours.
Location: 5th and Scammel Streets, Marietta, Ohio.


  • Exit I 77 at Exit 1 and turn west on SR 7 into Marietta.

  • At the lights at 4th Street, turn right onto 4th.

  • Go At Scammel Street, turn right and to 1 block to 5th.

  • Scammel deadends into 5th and the cemetery.

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