History enthusiasts visit Mound Cemetery in Marietta for its large number of American Revolutionary War gravesites as well as its ancient Adena Mound. The cemetery was initially built in 1801 to protect the ancient burial site and is known for having the most American Revolutionary soldiers buried within this place.
A map of the soldiers buried at this location is displayed within the cemetery.
The grave of Rufus Putnam, who was the founder of Marietta, is located here. He died in 1820 from causes unknown.
Within a complex known as the Marietta Earthworks, many of the mounds were destroyed when the city of Marietta was built in 1788.
The Adena Mound dates between 100 to 500 BC as part of a larger settlement of the Hopewell Indians, It is thought that the Chieftains of this Indian tribe are buried here. In 1990, the Cleveland Museum of Natural History conducted excavations at the site and confirmed the Conus mound was that of the Hopewell Indians. A set of stairs was constructed so that visitors could climb up to the top of the mound and look out into the city of Marietta. This space was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.
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What to See and What to Do:
Mound Cemetery
5th and Scammel Streets
Marietta, OH 45750
- Admission Fee: Free
- Hours: Mound Cemetery is open from dawn to dusk, year-around.
- Length of Visit: 1 – 2 hours
- Tips for Your Visit: Wear comfortable shoes for walking and taking the stairs to the top of The Mound.
Where to Stay:
The Hackett Hotel
203 1/2 2nd Street
Marietta, OH 45750
Telephone: +740 374 8278
Where to Eat:
Boathouse BBQ
218 Virginia Street
Marietta, OH 45750
Telephone: +740 373 3006
You have to try the Pulled Pork Mac & Cheese! Amazing!
What to Read:
A Guide to Historic Marietta Ohio, by Lynne Sturtevant
