The Goliath of the Grass: A Primordial Giant Lurking in Havana, Illinois

In the lush embrace of Rockwell Park, cradled next to North Orange Street in the Midwestern town of Havana, Illinois, towers an ancient titan of our world. Known as Rockwell Mound, this colossal earthwork harkens back to the age of AD 200 and sprawls over roughly 2 acres or 8,100 m2. Rising to 12 feet, or about 3.7 meters, it holds the power to captivate. In 1987, it became recognized as a U.S. archaeological site and was added to the National Register of Historic Places. While the park we see today was transformed into a recreational space in 2007, the Rockwell Mound remains off-limits, entrusted to the mercy of time. The park receives its youthful charm from this transformation, while the Mound retains its historic allure.

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