There is not much remaining of the original mound complexes in Marietta. As the town grew, the mounds disappeared. There are three mounds left. The Quadranaou Mound/Camp Tupper site consists of the Quadranaou Mound—a flat-topped rectangular mound. The outer earthworks are gone and so are the walls marking the Via Sacre from the mounds to the river. What is left is a three acre city park with a cute little gazebo, several monuments honoring local historical figures. Someone has put name labels on all the trees in the park. The area was used as a Civil War camp called Camp Tupper.
Hours: Daily at any time.
Location: Warren and 4th Streets, Marietta, Ohio.
- Exit I 77 at Exit 1 onto SR 7 west into Marietta.
- At the traffic light at 4th Street turn right (northwest) onto 4th.
- Go 6 blocks to Warren--the park with the mound will be on your left.
Additional information:
Marietta Earthworks
Ohio History Central: Marietta Earthworks
Ancient Earthworks of Eastern North America: The Ancient Works at Marietta, Ohio...Mounds of Marietta Brochure (pdf)
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