Ancient Hopewell village has remains next to New Castle Indiana High School

This was once one of the busiest communities in what is now east central Indiana. What has been named the Chrysler Enclosure is the remains of what was once a large Native American community.

Informational plaque at the site

New Castle HS in background

 

 

 

 

 

Video below is a panoramic view of the remains of the moat.

What remains visible is a portion of a moat that circled part of a ceremonial mound. This structure was designed as an astronomic feature that yearly lined perfectly with the Winter Solstice.

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