The Native American Burial Site Found In Minnesota Is A Historical Wonder
By Betsy Rathburn|Published December 18, 2018
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Betsy Rathburn
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Betsy is a Minneapolis-based writer who's lived in Minnesota for 20 years. If you know of any amazing Minnesota restaurants, nature areas, or other attractions, feel free to let her know about them at brathburn@onlyinyourstate.com or on Twitter @betsyrathburn.
Minnesota officially became a state in 1858, but its history extends much further back than that. Before the first European settlers arrived, the region already had a rich history. Many Native American people lived in the land that we now call Minnesota and, over the centuries, left their indelible mark for future people to discover. You can still visit some of the relics of Minnesota’s native peoples at several places across the state today. One of the most fascinating historic areas in Minnesota is a Native American burial site in St. Paul. Take a look:
Indian Mounds Regional Park is located in the Dayton's Bluff neighborhood of St. Paul, Minnesota. The address is 10 Mounds Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55106.
One of the most fascinating findings was a red clay "death mask" on one of the skulls. Nothing like it has ever been found on any other burial mounds in the region or beyond.