Thursday, October 9, 2008
The Nacoochee Indian Mound
This little Indian mound is located on private property near Helen, Georgia in the Northeast Georgia Mountains. Both the marker and the mound can be viewed from the main road but there is a fence around the mound and since it is on private property you can't go to it. I really zoomed in too much because you can't see the actual mound very good in this photo. This is a reconstruction of the mound which was completely excavated in the early 1900's. There is also a legend about the mound if you'd like to read it here. I love the legends of the Native Americans, true or not!
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Love the history, that is a large monument
Thanks for the tour. I thought it was kind of odd to have that great sign to inform visitors of the mound, but then gate it off so no one can get a closer look.
Great shared monuments! Thanks!
wonderful info. thanks for shared. excellent photos too.
Such historical sites are taken over by the state government here where I live especially one as important as this one is. I am amazed that it is on private property.
I love Indian stories.Maybe it comes from chilhood, when I liked to see western movies .But when I grew up, I went on reading books about the story of Indians, and I'm always interested in learning more about them.
Enjoying another stop on your mountain tour! The grass is so lush and green, great pictures.
Interesting that it's on private property. I wonder if it belongs to a group of Indians now. I can understand why the owners might want to keep visitors out, though. Too many like to take away "souvenirs."
Dot: A beautiful place and a wonderful remembrance of the past.
Didn't I hear something about a big fire in the village of Helen? We used to go up there from Atlanta a lot.
Very interesting story. True love and eternity...
Dot,
This is all very interesting!
I LOVE visiting that part of Georgia! It's a beautiful area, as well as being rich in history!
(We considered buying a house in Gainesville, Ga, but decided against it! However- we sure enjoyed exploring that area!)
Junie
I enjoyed the legend - very moving. Interesting mound and monument.
Very interesting.
Paz
What a neat monument and great story. I could just picture it in my mind.
Thanks for the link! I like stories too.
I've always been fascinated by the mounds. They are still a couple nearby I want to visit.
I'm not sure I would build a gazebo on top of sacred ground; but it makes for a lovely place of honor.
The green is so lush.
Great photos Dot!
Being kin to our native ancestors, I enjoy stories of their history. Great photos and a compelling story. Thanks Dot. Pappy
Interesting history. Nice pictures too.
Oh, Dot, I totally enjoyed that story!
Ohhhh, I have been here years ago! Helen and area is wonderful, especially in the fall.
I don't exactly understand what it is but it is a historical place.
I never would have guessed that it is native American.
Maybe we can drink a cup of tea in there????lol
Nice .. I like stuff like this ...
:-Daryl
Very interesting Dot, especially about the advanced building skills of the Indians :)
Hello Dot, a very nice series of this Indian Mount...
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JoAnn's D Eyes
Mama aint these mounds the neatest things...I wish I owned my very own mound....but I wouldnt want anyone digging it up!
There is an Indian mound near where I grew up....they are fascinating when you stop to think about it....
Dot,
Haven't been by in awhile but just had to comment on your pictures posted. This is about 15 miles from our cabin. We were at these spots three weeks ago....did you photograph the beautiful white wooden church across the road.....Betty
Ooou, this is a good one, Dot. I'm going to print this out and spot it so that I won't forget - and the next time that I'm up that way, I can stop to look. I wonder how old the Oak tree is?
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