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Campbell Mound
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National Register of Historic Places

Campbell Mound

Also known as James E. Campbell Mound State Memorial; Shrum Mound

On the National Register since 197056 years
Listed 1970Columbus
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About Campbell Mound

Campbell Mound, at McKinley Ave., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Nov 10, 1970. It was among the first 3 of Columbus’s 183 listings. The Register lists it for its prehistoric, at the state level. The listing covers 1 acre.

What it isNative American burial mound in Columbus, Ohio. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 10 MB · National Archives↗
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Finding Campbell Mound

McKinley Ave., Columbus

No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.

Around it

4 more Register listings within 2 miles

★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

Memories of Campbell Mound

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Questions about Campbell Mound

Is Campbell Mound on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Nov 10, 1970 (Register number 70000490).

Is Campbell Mound a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Ohio has 73 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Ohio Theatre, 4.8 miles away.

Can you visit Campbell Mound?

Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.

Where can I read the history of Campbell Mound?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 10 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 71988287 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.