Mound Cemetery — Attraction in Marietta

We visited this cemetery on one of our trips to Marietta, and it was interesting to find the ancient mound in the middle of it.

We find it fascinating that the pioneers of Marietta (mostly buried in this cemetery) decided to build the town burial grounds around the mound and keep it intact.

For history or paranormal fans, it's a must to read about the site and experience those buried in these haunted grounds.

The grounds were well kept, and if you chose, you could climb to the top of the mound. Spoiler alert: you really cannot see much from the top due to the large trees, but it was still a...

To think that my grandfather is buried with the likes of important pioneers (Col. Whipple, Dr. Samuel Hildreth, Rufus Putnam, etc.) that founded Marietta in what was then the Northwest Territories and the beautiful mound is amazing.

This is one of the most beautiful cemeteries I have ever visited. I have visited quite a few. I have been here numerous times, but this visit was brought to you by “The Pioneers” by David...

So cool that Marietta also has a preserved Mound. We have visited Hopewell Culture national historical park and their mounds, S Charleston wv has a Mound well worth visiting, as of course does Moundsville wv..here you can meet the curator archeologist. Ancient history in our...