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Adena mound

Prehistoric Adena culture mound near Chillicothe, Ohio

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The Adena mound, the type site for the Adena culture of prehistoric mound builders, is a registered historic structure, on the grounds of the Adena Mansion for which it is named, near Chillicothe, Ohio. It was listed in the National Register on June 5, 1975.

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National Register listing

June 5, 1975

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Coordinates

39.36° N, -83.01° E