Moundville Archaeological Site
Moundville Archaeological Site, also known as the Moundville Archaeological Park, is a Mississippian culture archaeological site on the Black Warrior River in Hale County, near the modern city of Tuscaloosa, Alabama. You can find it in Moundville. Management falls to University of Alabama.
An ancient site inside Moundville
Plan where you’ll sleep
The nearest town with many places to stay is Cottondale, 17 miles northeast. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Mar, Apr, May, Oct and Nov
March, April, May, October and November are the mild months, with highs of 66–83°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Moundville Archaeological Site
Moundville Archaeological Site, also known as the Moundville Archaeological Park, is a Mississippian culture archaeological site on the Black Warrior River in Hale County, near the modern city of Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Extensive archaeological investigation has shown that the site was the political and ceremonial center of a regionally organized Mississippian culture chiefdom polity known as the Province of Pafalaya between the 11th and 16th centuries. The archaeological park portion of the site is administered by the University of Alabama Museums and encompasses 185 acres (75 ha), consisting of 29 platform mounds around a rectangular plaza.
The site was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1964 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1966.
- Type
- Ancient site
- Area
- 185 acres
- Run by
- University of Alabama
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1966) · National Historic Landmark (1964)
- Wikipedia readers
- 14K a year
Bases for Moundville Archaeological Site
For a bed close by, look to Tuscaloosa (67) and Cottondale (6).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Moundville Archaeological Site | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moundville | in town | — | — | 3,628 | $190K | — |
| Tuscaloosa | 17 mi north | 25 min | 67 56 hotels · 4 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 1 RV park | 114,316 | $256K | D |
| Cottondale | 17 mi northeast | 25 min | 6 1 campground · 5 RV parks | 2,632 | $139K | — |
| Northport | 18 mi north | 25 min | 5 2 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 31,648 | $283K | C |
| Coaling | 20 mi northeast | 30 min | 2 1 campground · 1 RV park | 2,003 | $228K | — |
| Greensboro | 21 mi south | 30 min | 2 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B | 2,195 | $130K | — |
| Coker | 17 mi north | 25 min | 1 1 RV park | 883 | $201K | — |
| Vance | 26 mi northeast | 40 min | 3 1 hotel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 RV park | 2,332 | $225K | B |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
More near Moundville Archaeological Site
Every place here is under 61 miles away.
Big draw115 mi Stadium & arenaBryant–Denny Stadium
57 mi Stadium & arenaLegion Field
60 mi Stadium & arenaProtective Stadium
60 mi MuseumSloss Furnaces
57 mi Ancient siteCahaba
59 mi Stadium & arenaLegacy Arena45 mi Theme parkAlabama Adventure & Splash Adventure
59 mi Stadium & arenaBirmingham–Jefferson Convention ComplexPhoto credits
Bryant–Denny Stadium: Joel יוֹאֵל, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Legion Field: USGS, Public domain · Protective Stadium: Unknown, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Sloss Furnaces: DXR, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Cahaba: Altairisfar (Jeffrey Reed), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Legacy Arena: AuburnShuffle, CC0 · Birmingham–Jefferson Convention Complex: Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 3.0
Moundville Archaeological Site, answered
Is Moundville Archaeological Site in Moundville?
Yes. It’s inside Moundville, AL.
When is the best time to visit Moundville Archaeological Site?
March, April, May, October and November, with highs of 66–83°.
What is the closest airport to Moundville Archaeological Site?
Golden Triangle Regional (GTR), about 63 miles away. The nearest big hub is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth (BHM), about 64 miles.
Where should I stay near Moundville Archaeological Site?
Tuscaloosa (17 mi, 67 places to stay), Cottondale (17 mi, 6 places to stay) and Northport (18 mi, 5 places to stay).
Inside knowledge from Moundville
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