Adena Mound, Williamson Indian Mound

I wish I recalled when we took the trip to the Williamson Mound but I don't. I believe I may have blocked it out of my mind as I was uneasy about the experience after taking it. I knew Adena, Hopewell, and Fort Ancient Native American cultures built mounds/ enclosures in the Ohio River Valley for burial, religious, and defensive purposes.

As I approached the mound, I noticed the copper marker that listed the details about it. I climbed the mound and it felt like I might never reach the top. Seriously, I have climbed lighthouses and towers that seemed to go much quicker. When my husband and I finally reached the top it was deflating - to me anyway. I had this terrible feeling- I should not be here - this is sacred ground.

I mentioned this to my husband and he did not respond. Instead, he continued to look out over the landscape. So, I took a few photos of him and then took a photo of some of the people I saw off in the distance approaching the very mound I was standing on. I then climbed back down the steps and went off to explore the nearby woods where I photographed the bright orange fungi. The Williamson Indian Mound has never been excavated. It is believed to have been built between 500 B.C. and 100 A.D.2 by the Adena Indians who populated Southwestern Ohio.