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In Harpers Ferry,
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A starting point for the public places, stories, and questions that make Harpers Ferry its own.
National MonumentEffigy Mounds National Monument
Harpers Ferry, IA
The mounds preserved here are considered sacred by many Americans, especially the Monument's 20 culturally associated American Indian tribes. A visit offers opportunities to contemplate the meanings of the mounds and the people who built them. The 200 plus American Indian mounds are located in one of the most picturesque sections of the Upper Mississippi River Valley.
Visitor centerVisitor Center — Effigy Mounds National Monument
Harpers Ferry, IA
The visitor center is open year-round except Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day; during extreme weather conditions; and as indicated below. Because visitor center hours may vary by season, the specific opening and closing times during either the summer or the winter season follow.