Grave Creek Mound
The Grave Creek Mound in the Ohio River Valley in West Virginia is one of the largest conical-type burial mounds in the United States, now standing 62 feet (19 m) high and 240 feet (73 m) in diameter. It is in Moundsville. Pleasant highs of 66–84°F mark the mildest months, May, June, August, September and October.
An ancient site inside Moundsville
You can stay in Moundsville
Grave Creek Mound is inside Moundsville, which has 9 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Aug, Sep and Oct
May, June, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 66–84°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Grave Creek Mound
The Grave Creek Mound in the Ohio River Valley in West Virginia is one of the largest conical-type burial mounds in the United States, now standing 62 feet (19 m) high and 240 feet (73 m) in diameter. The builders of the site, members of the Adena culture, moved more than 60,000 tons of dirt to create it about 250–150 BC.
Present-day Moundsville has developed around it near the banks of the Ohio River. The first recorded excavation of the mound took place in 1838, and was conducted by local amateurs Abelard Tomlinson and Thomas Biggs. The largest surviving mound among those built by the Adena, this was designated a National Historic Landmark in the mid-20th century.
- Type
- Ancient site
- Listed
- National Historic Landmark · National Register of Historic Places (1966)
- Wikipedia readers
- 13K a year
Places to stay near Grave Creek Mound
The closest lodging is in Moundsville (9) and Richland Township (22).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Grave Creek Mound | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moundsville | in town | — | 9 3 hotels · 2 motels · 4 campgrounds | 7,659 | $119K | C |
| Richland Township | 14 mi northwest | 20 min | 22 18 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 14,307 | $226K | — |
| Wheeling | 11 mi north | 15 min | 16 9 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins | 25,680 | $147K | D |
| Glen Dale | 2 mi north | 5 min | 5 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 1,404 | $209K | B |
| Valley Grove | 15 mi northeast | 20 min | 7 5 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins | 269 | $123K | — |
| Powhatan Point | 5 mi southwest | 10 min | 2 1 campground · 1 RV park | 1,407 | $110K | — |
| Union Township | 20 mi northwest | 30 min | 11 2 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 5 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 2,231 | $232K | — |
| Triadelphia | 11 mi northeast | 15 min | 3 3 hotels | 651 | $94K | — |
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Quick answers on Grave Creek Mound
Is Grave Creek Mound in Moundsville?
Yes. It’s inside Moundsville, WV.
When is the best time to visit Grave Creek Mound?
May, June, August, September and October, with highs of 66–84°.
How far is Grave Creek Mound from Pittsburgh?
About 54 miles northeast of Pittsburgh, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Grave Creek Mound?
Morgantown Municipal Airport Walter L. (Bill) Hart Field (MGW), about 48 miles away. The nearest big hub is Pittsburgh (PIT), about 48 miles.
Where should I stay near Grave Creek Mound?
Moundsville (in town, 9 places to stay), Richland Township (14 mi, 22 places to stay) and Wheeling (11 mi, 16 places to stay).
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.