Mound 72

Mound 72 is an archaeological site in , . Mound 72 is situated nearby to the archaeological site , as well as near .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Monks Mound.

Archaeological site
Photo: Skubasteve834, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is the largest Pre-Columbian earthwork in the Americas and the largest pyramid north of Mesoamerica. The beginning of its construction dates from 900 to 955 CE. is situated 3,400 feet north of Mound 72.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include State Park Place and Fairmont City.

Hamlet
is an unincorporated community in and , , United States. borders to the east and Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site to the west.

is a village in and counties, , United States. The population was 2,265 at the 2020 census, down from 2,635 in 2010.

Village
is a in , , United States. The population was 2,592 as of the 2020 census, down from 4,196 in 2010. is situated 2 miles southwest of Mound 72.

Mound 72

Latitude
38.65105° or 38° 39′ 4″ north
Longitude
-90.06352° or 90° 3′ 49″ west
Open location code
86CFMW2P+CH
Open­Street­Map ID
way 871494161
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­archaeological_site
Open­Street­Map feature
landuse=­cemetery
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Satellite Map

Discover Mound 72 from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Mound 94 and Stockade.

Nearby Places

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