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Blood Run National Historic Landmark

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1 mile south of 1001 120th St.
Larchwood, IA 51241

Phone(s)

515-666-9149
Blood Run National Historic Landmark

Imagine this site as it once was—a large village and ceremonial site of the ancestors of the Omaha, Ponca, Iowa and Oto-Missouria tribes, participants in the Oneota traditions. These people were attracted to the site by the Big Sioux River, abundant game, fertile soil and access to pipestone. The land was inhabited from 900 A.D. to 1720 A.D. and was a major trading site from about 1500 to 1700.

Take a self-guided walking tour along mowed trails to view protected burial mounds, village sites and other features of cultural interest.

Blood Run is located in Iowa and South Dakota along the Big Sioux River and Blood Run Creek. South Dakota is developing the Good Earth State Park at Blood Run and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources is working on a study to develop a companion park in Iowa.

Geolocation: Latitude/Longitude: 43.467369, -96.576088

Visiting Information

Grounds open sunrise to sunset.

Admission & Tours

Free admission. For more information contact the State Historical Society of Iowa at 515-666-9149.

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  • Walking Tour

  • Site History

  • Teacher's Guide

Physical Location

Location Address

1 mile south of 1001 120th St.
Larchwood, IA 51241

Phone(s)

515-666-9149

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  • Historic Sites (parent section)
    • Abbie Gardner Sharp Cabin
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    • Blood Run National Historic Landmark
    • Matthew Edel Blacksmith Shop
    • Montauk Historic Site (parent section)
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    • Toolesboro Mounds National Historic Landmark

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