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Ocmulgee National Monument
Macon Georgia National Park

Ocmulgee National Monument
NameOcmulgee National Monument
Brief DescriptionPrehistoric Native American site
TypeAttraction
CategoryMacon Georgia National Park
DescriptionOcmulgee National Monument is a prehistoric Native American site. Journey to the ancient past to discover 17,000 years of Native American heritage just across the Ocmulgee River from downtown Macon. Enter the continent's only reconstructed Earth Lodge with the original 1,000-year-old floor, climb to the top of the Great Temple Mound, see prehistoric trenches and the site of a Colonial British trading post. The museum houses exhibits and 2,000+ artifacts.
Annual events include the Ocmulgee Lantern Light Tours during Macon's Cherry Blossom Festival in the Spring and the Ocmulgee Indian Celebration held every third weekend in September.
Address1207 Emery Hwy
CSZMacon, GA 31217
Phone 1(478) 752-8257
Handicapped AccessibleYes
Time Allowance2 hours
Websitewww.nps.gov/ocmu
Last Updated11/9/2016
  

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