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.
Effigy Mounds National Monument
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Good For
Wheelchairs
Families
Visually Impaired
Activities
Guided Tours
Hiking
Wildlife Watching
Visitor Center and Trails
Entrance fee is $0.00.
No fee to enjoy the Visitor Center and all trails.
Directions
Located 3 miles north of Marquette, Iowa on Hwy 76.
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.
