Tennessee and New Madrid

Notice the fortifications around these earthworks.

Dating varies.

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Gregory L Little, Ed.D.

@DrGregLittle2

Surveys of a few of the ancient mound complexes that were around Nashville, Tennessee. From: Thruston 1890.

https://visitfranklin.com/blog/even-locals-are-amazed-by-franklins-surprising-native-american-history/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fewkes_Group_Archaeological_Site

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Town_(Franklin,_Tennessee)

Gregory L Little, Ed.D.

@DrGregLittle2

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"Lilbourne Site"--platform mound at New Madrid, Missouri. This was a complex of mounds and a surrounding village enclosed by a defensive palisade wall.

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