Caddo Mounds State Historic Site, Texas, United States

4.5 (39 reviews) Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Spent 1-2 hours Ranking #1 in Alto Historic Sites • Natural History Museums • History Museums

Fascinating History

More than 1,200 years ago, a group of Caddo Indians knows as the Hasinai built a village and ceremonial center on the prairie overlooking the Neches River. The site was the southwestern-most ceremonial center for the great Mound Builders, a culture which spanned the eastern North American woodlands for more than 2,500 years. Today, three earthen mounds still rise from the lush Pineywoods landscape. Discover the everyday life of the Caddo people through captivating burials, religious ceremonies and a temple; and explore the history of this ancient site.
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Address

1649 State Highway 21, Alto, TX 75925-5739

Mobile

+1 936-858-3218

Website

http://www.thc.texas.gov/historic-sites/caddo-mounds-state-historic-site

Email

[email protected]

Working hours

Monday :
Tuesday : 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday : 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday : 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday : 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday : 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Sunday : 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

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Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 11:29

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5RickDude 5:00 PM Oct 25, 2020
Part of Texas History That is not Well Known.
This little gem tells the story of the Caddo Indians once located in southeast Texas and were connected to other tribes in Mexico and southern US via trade routes. If you are in this part of the country it is worth a visit. The ranger is there only part time so call ahead to see when she is in and the visitor center is open.
4melwashere81 5:00 PM Jan 30, 2021
Unique History
I've heard of the Caddo but it was interesting learning of their culture and beliefs and how similar they are to current day Christian faiths. The original visitor center was destroyed by a tornado but they have a small mobile building with a few artifacts and signs so you can read about the Caddo. We were informed they are breaking ground for a new visitors center next month so I will definitely make a return trip when it is finished. The mounds themselves are accessible via a trail that is less than a mile walk. If you have mobility issues they do have a couple of golf carts you can use that are included in the price of admission. The biggest mound (the burial mound) still has people buried inside so please be respectful and do not walk on the mound. Admission is only $4 at this time but I'm sure it will go up once they complete the new visitor center. This is definitely worth a stop!