Camden Park Mound
| Location | Huntington, West Virginia, U.S. |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 38°23′51″N 82°31′50″W / 38.39750°N 82.53056°W |
| Type | Burial mound |
| History | |
| Builder | Adena Native American's |
| Site notes | |
| Public access | Camden Park |
The Camden Park Mound, is an Adena Native American burial mound located in the center of Camden Park, in Huntington, West Virginia.[1] A second mound once sat just east of the park, but was later demolished during the construction of the Ohio-and-Big Sandy Railroad. The mound being the third largest in West Virginia, was believed to have been built between around 1000 B.C. and A.D. 1 by Mound builders.[2] Several other mounds were set throughout Huntington and its tri-state area, others were leveled by the creation of main roads throughout the city.[2][3]
The mound is the center of the park warping its original design, resulting in local Huntingtonians believing it to have cursed the park.[4]
See also
Referenes
- ^ Casto, James (October 20, 2023). "Lost Huntington: Camden Park Mound". Herald Dispatch. Retrieved January 30, 2025.
- ^ a b "Camden Park Mound". West Virginia Explorer. Retrieved January 30, 2025.
- ^ Oberholtzer, Frances. "Moundbuilders". Cabell County Doors to the Past. Retrieved January 30, 2025.
- ^ Whetstone, Rachel (July 21, 2016). "What's Hidden Underground In This Amusement Park In West Virginia Is Unexpected But Awesome". Only In West Virginia. Retrieved January 30, 2025.
