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National Monument

Effigy Mounds National Monument

Bear Effigy Mounds with visitor walking nearby.

Marching Bear Mound Group in summer.

Photo: NPS Photo

About

The mounds preserved here are considered sacred by many Americans, especially the Monument's 20 culturally associated American Indian tribes. A visit offers opportunities to contemplate the meanings of the mounds and the people who built them. The 200 plus American Indian mounds are located in one of the most picturesque sections of the Upper Mississippi River Valley.

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Directions

Located 3 miles north of Marquette, Iowa on Hwy 76.

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Weather

All four seasons are represented in this area with summer temperature in the upper 80’s with higher heat indexes due to humidity and winter daytime highs in the 20's. Temperatures are in °Fahrenheit.

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