A Native American village once occupied the site of Wickliffe Mounds, about A.D. 1100 to 1350, where people of the Mississippian culture built their ceremonial mounds and permanent houses on a bluff over-looking the Mississippi River.
In the 1930s, Col. Fain King, private owner of the site, excavated the mounds and opened it as a tourist attraction. Since then, the site has been a popular destination for visitors traveling through Ballard County.
Archaeological research over the last 20 years has revealed fascinating information about this important Mississippian site. Operated by the Kentucky Department of Parks, Wickliffe Mounds is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and a Kentucky Archaeological Landmark.
Museum exhibits interpret the Mississippian culture, the history of the site and the science of archaeology. Visitors can see the excavated mounds and archaeological Woods Walk; view a mural scene of the prehistoric village; and speak with on-site interpreters.
Please call for park hours of operation, tours, special events and admission fees. Wickliffe Mounds is located at 94 Green Street, US Highways 51/60/62 West, Wickliffe, Kentucky, (270) 335-3681.
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