Criel Mound
- Archaeological site
- Regional draw
- South Charleston
Criel Mound preserves an ancient Indigenous burial mound within South Charleston’s urban landscape.
The surviving earthwork offers a visible connection with the Adena cultural history of the Kanawha Valley.
Approach the site as a burial place and protected historical landscape, using designated public paths and respecting posted restrictions. The photograph shows the mound within its surrounding park setting rather than an excavation or an open archaeological trench. Consult current local visitor information for interpretation and the separate nearby interpretive center. Leave the earthwork, vegetation and any objects undisturbed.
Visitor details reviewed October 18, 2026. Check official visitor information for current access, admission, and operating arrangements. View on OpenStreetMap.
Image credit: David G. Simpson / Wikimedia Commons. Original source. Public domain. Resized and converted to WebP; may be cropped for display.
