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Toolesboro Mounds National Historic Landmark

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Location Address

6568 Toolesboro Ave.
Wapello, IA 52653

Phone(s)

319-523-8381

Email

conservation@louisacountyia.gov
Toolesboro Mounds National Historic Landmark

Travel the grounds of these burial mounds dating from 200 B.C. to 300 A.D. They include some of the best-preserved and accessible remnants of Iowa’s Hopewell culture, a Middle Woodland people who hunted, gathered and gardened.

Explore the prairie demonstration plot and the visitor center exhibits of this National Historic Landmark and State Archeological Preserve.

Visiting Information

Grounds Open sunrise to sunset.

Visitor Center Hours

Memorial Day – Labor Day
Wednesday – Sunday: 12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Labor Day – October 31
Saturday 12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Admission & Tours

Free Admission.
Group tours welcome. Please schedule in advance with Louisa County Conservation Board at 319-523-8381 or by Email.

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Physical Location

Location Address

6568 Toolesboro Ave.
Wapello, IA 52653

Phone(s)

319-523-8381

Email

conservation@louisacountyia.gov

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