The Owl Creek Mounds are a Native American Ceremonial Complex located in

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. The mounds are believed to have been built between 800 and 900 years ago during the Mississippian era. Archaeological excavations from 1991-1992 by crews from Mississippi State University led by Janet Rafferty revealed structural remains on three of the mounds at the site.

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Mississippian culture Mounds in Mississippi {{NorthAm-native-stub