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Caddoan Mounds State Historic Site near Alto
Photographer: Stan A. Williams

Caddo Mounds State Historic Site

More than 1,200 years ago, a group of Caddo Indians, known as Hasinai, built a village and burial mounds 25 miles outside present-day Nacogdoches. Discover the everyday life of the Caddo people through exhibits and displays; view the three remaining earthen mounds that were used for burials, temples and religious ceremonies; and uncover the mystery of this ancient site. Texas Historical Commission property. Open Tue.–Sun. 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Admission fee. Six miles southwest on Texas 21. 936/858-3218. www.visitcaddomounds.com.

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Alto, Texas
936/858-3218

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Open Tue.–Sun. 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

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