Miamisburg is the location of a prehistoric Indian burial mound (
tumulus), believed to have been built by the
Adena Culture, about 1000 to 200 BCE.
Once serving as an ancient burial site, the mound has become perhaps
the most recognizable historic landmark in Miamisburg. It is the largest
conical burial mound in Ohio,
originally nearly 70 feet tall (the height of a seven-story building)
and 877 feet in circumference; it remains virtually intact from its
construction perhaps 2500 years ago.
Located in a city park at 900 Mound Avenue, it has been designated an
Ohio historical site. It is a popular attraction and picnic destination
for area families. Visitors can climb to the top of the Mound, via the
116 concrete steps built into its side.
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