Etowah Indian Mounds
Etowah Indian Mounds (9BR1) are a 54-acre (220,000 m2) archaeological site in Bartow County, Georgia, south of Cartersville. For mild weather, aim for March, April, May and October (65–81°F highs).
An ancient site, 3 mi south of Cartersville
Cartersville is the nearest base
Cartersville is 3 miles north, with 19 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Atlanta
Atlanta is about 33 miles southeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Mar, Apr, May and Oct
March, April, May and October are the mild months, with highs of 65–81°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Etowah Indian Mounds
Etowah Indian Mounds (9BR1) are a 54-acre (220,000 m2) archaeological site in Bartow County, Georgia, south of Cartersville. Built and occupied in three phases, from 1000–1550 CE, the prehistoric site is located on the north shore of the Etowah River.
Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site is a designated National Historic Landmark, managed by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. It is considered "the most intact Mississippian culture site in the Southeast", according to Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites. Both the historic Muscogee Creek and the Cherokee peoples, who each occupied this area at varying times, hold the site to be sacred.
- Type
- Ancient site
- Listed
- National Historic Landmark (1964) · National Register of Historic Places (1966)
- Wikipedia readers
- 23K a year
Towns to stay in near Etowah Indian Mounds
The nearest towns with places to stay are Cartersville (19) and Acworth (22).
Cartersville
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
25,349 people
3 mi north of Etowah Indian Mounds
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Etowah Indian Mounds | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cartersville | 3 mi north | 5 min | 19 12 hotels · 4 motels · 3 lodges & cabins | 25,349 | $338K | C |
| Acworth | 9 mi southeast | 15 min | 22 12 hotels · 2 motels · 2 lodges & cabins · 6 campgrounds | 22,925 | $340K | B+ |
| Kennesaw State University | 14 mi southeast | 20 min | 37 37 hotels | 2,284 | — | — |
| Emerson | 4 mi east | 5 min | 11 5 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 4 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 2,260 | $227K | B+ |
| Marietta | 19 mi southeast | 30 min | 45 33 hotels · 5 motels · 5 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins | 63,574 | $449K | C |
| Vinings | 27 mi southeast | 40 min | 52 49 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins | 14,390 | $605K | — |
| Adairsville | 18 mi north | 25 min | 13 8 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground · 2 RV parks | 5,101 | $252K | C+ |
| Rome | 24 mi northwest | 35 min | 26 22 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 38,934 | $234K | D |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
What else is near Etowah Indian Mounds
You can reach each of these within 50 miles.
Big draw35 mi Stadium & arenaMercedes-Benz Stadium
Big draw44 mi MountainStone Mountain
Big draw35 mi Stadium & arenaState Farm Arena
Big draw129 mi Theme parkSix Flags Over Georgia
225 mi Stadium & arenaTruist Park
Big draw50 mi LakeLake Lanier
35 mi Zoo & aquariumGeorgia Aquarium
326 mi MuseumChattahoochee Nature CenterPhoto credits
Mercedes-Benz Stadium: Atlanta Falcons, CC BY 3.0 · Stone Mountain: KyleAndMelissa22, Public domain · State Farm Arena: Hermann Luyken, CC0 · Six Flags Over Georgia: hagerman, CC BY 2.0 · Truist Park: Thechased at English Wikipedia, CC BY 4.0 · Lake Lanier: http://www.terraprints.com, CC BY 2.5 · Georgia Aquarium: Diliff, CC BY 2.5 · Chattahoochee Nature Center: muffinn from Worcester, UK, CC BY 2.0
A visit to Etowah Indian Mounds: questions
What town is Etowah Indian Mounds near?
Cartersville, GA, about 3 miles north.
When is the best time to visit Etowah Indian Mounds?
March, April, May and October, with highs of 65–81°.
How far is Etowah Indian Mounds from Atlanta?
About 33 miles southeast of Atlanta, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Etowah Indian Mounds?
DeKalb Peachtree (PDK), about 34 miles away. The nearest big hub is Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta (ATL), about 40 miles.
Where should I stay near Etowah Indian Mounds?
Cartersville (3 mi, 19 places to stay), Acworth (9 mi, 22 places to stay) and Kennesaw State University (14 mi, 37 places to stay).
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