About 500 to 700 years ago, the area we now call Angel Mounds State Historic Site was a thriving Mississippian Indian town. Built between A.D. 1050 and 1400, the town was occupied by 1,000 plus inhabitants until its abandonment around 1450. Throughout that time, it was the largest settlement in Indiana; it served as the center of trade, government and religion for smaller satellite communities within a 70-mile radius. In 1938 the 575 acres that comprise Angel Mounds State Historic Site were purchased by the Indiana Historical Society with financial assistance from Eli Lilly. Nine years later the Indiana Historical Society transferred ownership to the State of Indiana. It is now managed and interpreted by the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites, while the Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology at Indiana University is responsible for excavations and research on the site. Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites Social Media Community Guidelines
The Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites uses various social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, X, et al.) (“Accounts”) to support its mission to serve as a catalyst for informal lifelong learning that connects the stories of real people, places and things. Accounts are moderated by the marketing and communication staff. The Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites is not responsible for any content or comments generated by other users (“Users”). With its posts, Users acknowledge that the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites is not responsible for any content or comments shared on the Accounts. User acknowledges that the Accounts are public, and not confidential. Representations and Warranties:
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We respectfully ask our community to engage in discussions that are constructive and inclusive, and to honor the following guidelines when commenting to posts from this Account. Abusive behavior, including the following activities, is in violation of the Standards of Conduct and are prohibited activity in connection with the Accounts:
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