National Register of Historic Places

Moundville

Moundville is a historic place in Moundville, Hale County, Alabama, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000149.

Moundville, Hale County, AlabamaListed October 15, 1966NRIS #66000149★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Moundville?

Moundville Archaeological Site, also known as the Moundville Archaeological Park, is a Mississippian culture archaeological site on the Black Warrior River in Hale County, near the modern city of Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Extensive archaeological investigation has shown that the site was the political and ceremonial center of a regionally organized Mississippian culture chiefdom polity known as the Province of Pafalaya between the 11th and 16th centuries. The archaeological park portion of the site is administered by the University of Alabama Museums and encompasses 185 acres (75 ha), consisting of 29 platform mounds around a rectangular plaza.

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Listing details

Name
Moundville
City
Moundville
County
Hale County
State
Alabama
Listed on the National Register
October 15, 1966
NRIS reference number
66000149
Resource type
site
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
33.00886, -87.63067
When was Moundville listed on the National Register?

Moundville was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.

Where is Moundville located?

Moundville is located in Moundville, Hale County, Alabama at approximately 33.00886, -87.63067. See the map above.

Is Moundville a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Moundville is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.