Kolomoki Mounds
Archaeological site in Georgia. Added to the National Register in 1966, and a National Historic Landmark.
What it is
The Kolomoki Mounds is one of the largest and earliest Woodland period earthwork mound complexes in the Southeastern United States and is the largest in Georgia. Constructed from 350 to 600 CE, the mound complex is located in southwest Georgia, in present-day Early County near the Chattahoochee River.
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The record
| Property type | Site |
| Address | 8 mi. N of Blakely on U.S. 27, Kolomoki Mounds State Park, Blakely vicinity, GA |
| County | Early County |
| Listed | Oct 15, 1966 |
| Listed for | Prehistoric archaeology |
| Level of significance | National |
| Reference number | 66000280 |
| Type of place | archaeological site, Georgia state park |
| Designations | National Historic Landmark |
| Contributing resources | 7 structures, 1 site |
The nomination form, the document that argues why this place matters, is in the National Archives: Read the nomination ↗
Visiting
| Address | 8 mi. N of Blakely on U.S. 27, Kolomoki Mounds State Park, Blakely, GA |
| Website | gastateparks.org/KolomokiMounds ↗ |
| Coordinates | 31.4675° N, 84.9304° W · Directions ↗ |
| Nearest national park unit | Jimmy Carter National Historical Park · 50 miles · on Park Atlas |
| Federal campgrounds nearby | Hardridge Creek 16 miles · Cotton Hill 16 miles · White Oak (Creek) Campground 25 miles |
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Questions people ask
When was Kolomoki Mounds listed on the National Register?
Oct 15, 1966. It is also a National Historic Landmark, the higher of the two designations.
Source: National Park Service
Can I visit Kolomoki Mounds?
Yes. Kolomoki Mounds is recorded as open to the public, and hours are on the official website.
Source: Official website
Where is Kolomoki Mounds?
8 mi. N of Blakely on U.S. 27, Kolomoki Mounds State Park, Blakely vicinity, Early County, Georgia. The nearest national park unit is Jimmy Carter National Historical Park, 50 miles away.
What does the Kolomoki Mounds listing include?
The listing counts 8 contributing resources. Those are 7 structures and 1 site. A contributing resource is a part of the listed property that carries its historic significance.
Source: National Park Service
Where is the nomination form for Kolomoki Mounds?
The National Archives holds the nomination form, the document that made the case for listing.
Source: National Archives
Are there campgrounds near Kolomoki Mounds?
Three federal campgrounds are within reach. The closest is Hardridge Creek, 16 miles away. Cotton Hill is 16 miles away, and White Oak (Creek) Campground is 25 miles away.
Source: Campsite Atlas
Sources
Location, type and contributing counts come from the National Park Service's National Register spatial data. Listing dates come from the National Register office's spreadsheet where it carries the listing. Construction date, architect, style, photograph and encyclopedia link come from Wikidata and Wikimedia Commons, matched on reference number 66000280. Nothing here is transcribed by hand. The nomination form and photographs ↗ at NPGallery are the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service, and the form is often the best description of the place. The description under "What it is" is the opening of the Wikipedia article, CC BY-SA.