Grave Creek Mound, Moundsville, Marshall County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910
Description:
The 'Mammoth Mound' at Moundsville. 'One of the greatest pre-historic monuments in America. It is 245 feet in diameter at the base; 79 feet high, with apex flat, and about 150 feet in circumference.'
Romance of American History, Great Mound on the Banks of the Ohio; Near Grave Creek, Va.
Date:
ca. 1910
Description:
Original illustration created in 1850. Caption on back of postcard reads; "This mammoth mound is the largest prehistoric monument in America. It is 79 feet high, 900 feet in circumference at base. Discovered 1772, Opened in 1838 by a tunnel along the natural surface to the center and a shaft from the apex to tunnel. Two vaults constructed of timber were revealed in which were found three human skeletons and numerous ornaments of copper, iron, mica, and bone. Also a curiously carved stone the characters on which have never been deciphered. Located at Moundsville and is now owned by the State of West Virginia." (From postcard collection legacy system.)
