Beattie Park Mound Group Historic Site
This unassuming city park in downtown Rockford, Illinois, is home to three different types of Native American mounds dating from the Late Woodland period (700-1100 C.E.).

šŸ“œ Beattie Park Mound Group is a historic archaeological site in downtown Rockford, Illinois.
šŸ” It features Native American mounds from the Late Woodland period (700-1100 C.E.), including conical, linear, and a turtle effigy mound, which were ceremonial in nature.

Why Go

āœØ Explore ancient ceremonial Native American mounds.
šŸ•Šļø Visit a sacred site of gathering, peace, and burial.
šŸ“š Learn about Late Woodland period history and culture.
šŸ¢ See the remaining unique turtle effigy mound.

Why Avoid

šŸš§ Some original mounds were destroyed over time.
āš ļø Mounds are small, may appear as abrupt hills.
šŸ“‰ Erosion and maintenance issues affect some mounds.

šŸš« Rules

Motorized vehicles and scheduled sports are banned from park areas.

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