Collected Item: “Cahokia Mounds”
Historical Site
Cahokia Mounds
Address
30 Ramey Street Collinsville IL 62234
Dates Active
800-1350
A few sentences about the site and its role in history. Explain why this site belongs on the Landscapes of Hope map.
This site is the largest pre-Columbian settlement north of Mexico. At its peak, the population is estimated to be between 10,000 to 20,000. It became a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1982. Cahokia Mounds are a significant Native American (Mississippian) historic site that has been preserved and protected by the State of Illinois as a state historic site It gives visitors the opportunity to learn about the Native American culture and history. I feel it belongs on the Landscapes of Hope map because I think having a site which encourages visitors to look back to the past and understand the importance of Native American culture or even simply consider that there were a people here before us can hopefully help us to better understand our own place in history.
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Michelle
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Fall 2025