Did you know that Iowa is home to just one National Park Service area? This incredible Native American burial mound is one of the most sacred sites in the Midwest, and you can visit to learn about the history of Iowa long before European settlers made this their home.

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Effigy Mounds National Monument is located at 151 IA-76, Harpers Ferry, IA 52146, and you can find more information about the history and visiting hours of the park on the National Park Service Website.

For more interesting information about experiencing Iowa’s history, read These 10 Iowa Hiking Trails Lead To Some Incredible Pieces Of History.

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