A reconstructed mound and a portion of reconstructed wall are visible, and a portion of original wall is visible near Dill Road. Parking is only accessible at the front of the site, off of U.S. Route 50. There are no longer any restroom facilities at this site. The covered picnic shelter is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Interpretive signs are placed throughout the earthwork site, along the trails. The site is open every day during daylight hours.
The Central Mound and much of the center of the Seip complex were originally owned by the Ohio Historical Society, which had preserved parts of this site since its excavation and partial reconstruction in the 1920’s. In the 1990’s, the National Park Service began the process of purchasing most of the rest of the complex and adding it to Hopewell Culture National Historical Park. The Ohio History Connection’s portion was transferred to the National Park Service in 2014.
Though most of Seip’s impressive earthen walls are no longer visible on the surface, the foundations of these earthworks still remain underground and represent a nationally significant archeological and cultural resource to be preserved for future generations. The park's mowing program allows its huge, geometric perimeter to be visible again.
Overview
- Closest City: Bainbridge
- Region: Central
- Category: Things to Do
- Sub-Category: Outdoor Adventure, Attractions