Bear Mound Park, Madison

Madison is a city with the greatest number of preserved effigy mounds in the United States. One of the most impressive mounds is located in the Bear Mound Park and represents a Native American effigy mound in the shape of a bear. According to the religious belief of the Native Americans, the bear symbolizes life on earth. The mounds were usually built in beautiful places with great views of the countryside. The Native Americans consider the mounds to be holy. The mounds are also in the National Register of Historic Places.

Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and James Steakley.

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Sight Name: Bear Mound Park
Sight Location: Madison, USA (See walking tours in Madison)
Sight Type: Park/Outdoor

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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.9 Km or 1.2 Miles

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Travel Distance: 3.5 Km or 2.2 Miles