History of the Ohio Valley
Some history of the Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex as well!
This is a picture showing the Mound in Moundsville as it looked in 1959. There was originally a block of houses between the Mound and the Penitentiary, as well as a half block of houses between the Mound and Central Elementary. Cars could literally drive around the base, and many did just that to look at the beautiful Christmas light displays every December. In 1977, the block and a half of homes were demolished to make way for the new Delf Norona museum and parking lot. The streets were removed on two sides of the Mound, and a grassy area planted where the homes had been in front of Central school. The other photos show the museum after construction began in 1978. ... See more
