The Last Mound In St. Louis

I've visited Cahokia Mounds many times over the years I've lived in St. Louis. At one time there were over 40 mounds located in St. Louis but all but one of them was gone by 1904. Some time ago, I'd seen an article about the lone remaining mound being purchased by the Osage Nation.

Heather and I searched it out today. Over the years it has been called Sugarloaf Mound. It was 2009 when the Osage Nation purchased it. It is located on Ohio St. south of I-55.

When we got there we parked the car. There were "No Trespassing" signs posted. We were taking photos from the Street when the woman who lives next door pulled out of her driveway. She stopped by us and rolled down her window. "Are you looking for the caves," she asked. Apparently some people had contacted her about showing them where the entrances to the old caves were on the property. We told her we weren't, we were just looking at the Mound. She told us to feel free to roam around. The signs were just to keep the kids out. So we did.

From the street.

Another angle.

While standing in the backyard.

Another photo while in the backyard.

A view of the river from the top of the Mound.

I know the plan had been for the area to become an historical interpretive site. These things take time. I hope it comes to pass.