Effigy Mounds National Monument

Effigy Mounds National Monument protects over 200 ancient earthworks built by Indigenous peoples more than 1,000 years ago. These sacred bear, bird, and geometric mounds along the Mississippi River bluffs tell stories that predate European contact. This isn’t just archaeology—it’s a living connection to the Woodland cultures who shaped this landscape. Rep a monument that honors the original stewards of these lands and preserves history the crowds overlook.