Snead Mound
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The Snead Mound is a Native American mound in the southwestern portion of the U.S. state
of Ohio
. Located off U.S. Route 52
near the community of Neville
, it lies in woodland atop a bluff. The mound is a conical structure measures approximately 5 feet (1.5 m) high and 55 feet (16.8 m) in diameter at the base; except for a small hole that may have been dug by a hunter, the mound appears never to have been disturbed since white settlement of the region.
Due to its location on a bluff and its distance from all known prehistoric settlements, the Snead Mound is believed to be the work of the Adena culture
. This identification is not conclusive, for the mound has never been excavated. Nevertheless, as an almost-undisturbed burial mound
constructed by an ancient mound-building culture, the Snead Mound is a significant archaeological site
. Because it has never been excavated, it doubtless still contains the remains of the individual or individuals buried by its builders. In recognition of its archaeological value, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places
in 1974.
U.S. state
A U.S. state is any one of the 50 federated states of the United States of America that share sovereignty with the federal government. Because of this shared sovereignty, an American is a citizen both of the federal entity and of his or her state of domicile. Four states use the official title of...
of Ohio
Ohio
Ohio is a Midwestern state in the United States. The 34th largest state by area in the U.S.,it is the 7th‑most populous with over 11.5 million residents, containing several major American cities and seven metropolitan areas with populations of 500,000 or more.The state's capital is Columbus...
. Located off U.S. Route 52
U.S. Route 52
U.S. Route 52 is a United States highway that runs across the northern, eastern and southeastern regions of the United States. Contrary to most other even-numbered U.S...
near the community of Neville
Neville, Ohio
Neville is a village in Clermont County, Ohio, United States, along the Ohio River. The population was 127 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Neville is located at ....
, it lies in woodland atop a bluff. The mound is a conical structure measures approximately 5 feet (1.5 m) high and 55 feet (16.8 m) in diameter at the base; except for a small hole that may have been dug by a hunter, the mound appears never to have been disturbed since white settlement of the region.
Due to its location on a bluff and its distance from all known prehistoric settlements, the Snead Mound is believed to be the work of the Adena culture
Adena culture
The Adena culture was a Pre-Columbian Native American culture that existed from 1000 to 200 BC, in a time known as the early Woodland Period. The Adena culture refers to what were probably a number of related Native American societies sharing a burial complex and ceremonial system...
. This identification is not conclusive, for the mound has never been excavated. Nevertheless, as an almost-undisturbed burial mound
Tumulus
A tumulus is a mound of earth and stones raised over a grave or graves. Tumuli are also known as barrows, burial mounds, Hügelgrab or kurgans, and can be found throughout much of the world. A tumulus composed largely or entirely of stones is usually referred to as a cairn...
constructed by an ancient mound-building culture, the Snead Mound is a significant archaeological site
Archaeological site
An archaeological site is a place in which evidence of past activity is preserved , and which has been, or may be, investigated using the discipline of archaeology and represents a part of the archaeological record.Beyond this, the definition and geographical extent of a 'site' can vary widely,...
. Because it has never been excavated, it doubtless still contains the remains of the individual or individuals buried by its builders. In recognition of its archaeological value, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
in 1974.
External links
- Profile from the Ohio Historical SocietyOhio Historical SocietyThe Ohio Historical Society is a non-profit organization incorporated in 1885 as The Ohio State Archaeological and Historical Society "to promote a knowledge of archaeology and history, especially in Ohio"...