While in this part of Alabama, I wanted to take the opportunity to visit another nearby mound site. The Choccolocco Creek Archaeological Complex was once home to a thriving Native American village, and was reoccupied a number of times over the centuries. The site is now home to a well-maintained community park, complete with a small lake and paved walking trail, which I must follow to reach the far side where the remaining earthen mound sits.
After reading the educational placards placed here by the park, I realize that the original site included three mounds and a serpent-shaped rock structure, all of which having been mostly destroyed by local farmers in past decades. The earth mound and the loose stone mound that now sit here are attempts to recreate the history that was lost. It's a shame to have lost such treasures to the ravages of time and the inconsiderate nature of mankind, but I appreciate the attempts to correct those mistakes and pay respect to the peoples that once made this their home.
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