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Caddoan Mounds State Historic Site

 

City: Alto | Region: Piney Woods

Caddoan Mounds State Historic Site near Alto Photographer: Stan A. Williams

More than 1,200 years ago, Caddoan-speaking farmers known as Hasinai built a village and burial mounds here. Today, discover the everyday life of the Caddo people through exhibits and displays; walk around the three earthen mounds that were used for burials, temples and religious ceremonies; and uncover the mystery of this ancient civilization. Open Tues.–Sun. 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Admission fee. Texas Historical Commission property. Six miles southwest on Texas 21. 936/858-3218. www.thc.state.tx.us/hsites/hsdefault.shtml.

Activity Details

Hours Open: Open Tues.–Sun. 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas
Telephone #: 936/858-3218
Web Page: www.thc.state.tx.us/hsites/hsdefaul
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