Town Creek Indian Mound

Visit Town Creek Indian Mound

Town Creek Indian Mound is an unusual phenomenon in the history of North American archaeology.  While most archaeological sites are investigated for a few years before archaeologists move on to new locations, Town Creek, situated on Little River (a tributary of the Great Pee Dee in central North Carolina), has been the focus of a consistent program of archaeological research for more than half a century.  This research has contributed to scientific understanding of the original inhabitants of our continent and has provided educational opportunities for many graduate and undergraduate students in anthropology. Moreover, these contributions to science and higher education were made as the site contributed directly to public education.

Plan a Visit

Location and Hours

Town Creek Indian Mound
509 Town Creek Mound Rd.
Mt. Gilead, NC 27306

Hours
Tuesday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Closed Sunday and Monday and most major holidays
Admission is free

Contact
910-439-6802
towncreek@dncr.nc.gov

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