The Great Serpent Mound is a 1,348-foot long and three-foot-high prehistoric effigy mound.

Serpent Mound is the largest serpent effigy in the world.

My question is without lawnmowers, how did these ancient peoples keep the surrounding vegetation from encroaching and obscuring the effigy?

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"I’m perfect for a small group to have a relaxing getaway "

"In many aspects this is a quiet and relaxing getaway. Just make sure to drive slowly on the gravel road."

"This cabin was beautiful and clean and had all the accommodations needed! We will definitely be back! "

"My husband and I went for the weekend and absolutely loved it. This is going to be our new getaway spot. Cabin is beautiful and clean. Very remote and surrounded by woods and fields. Perfect spot to get away from life for a bit."

"Very nice place. We will be back again in the future thank you for everything "

SAR 833 total

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19 Jun - 20 Jun

"I could live there, and didn't want to leave! The cabin is cozy, laid-out and decorated beautifully. They are great hosts that show they live and take great care of the property. "

"This cabin really is a little slice of paradise. You truly get the best of things... seclusion and privacy but close to great restaurants and things to do. Will absolutely be staying here again!"

SAR 897 total

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26 Jun - 27 Jun

"This was my second stay, I can't recommend it enough. Secluded and quiet with lots of wildlife! Great place! Great host! "

SAR 603 total

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17 Jun - 18 Jun

"Very nice cabin. Cute decor and comfortable king bed. So nice for our dog too!"

SAR 528 total

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19 Jun - 20 Jun

"We enjoyed our visit the cabin was very beautiful "

"We had a great stay and the owners were great. We will visit again."

SAR 816 total

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17 Jun - 18 Jun

SAR 528 total

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17 Jun - 18 Jun

"Very clean. Great location "

SAR 687 total

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17 Jun - 18 Jun

"We enjoyed our stay so much! They really made us feel at home and even included us in some camping activities! We will be comeing back soon! "

SAR 528 total

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17 Jun - 18 Jun

"The property was beautiful. The cabin was clean and well maintained. "

"Cozy, clean and everything needed for my stay was provided! "

SAR 905 total

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17 Jun - 18 Jun

"Perfect cabin for a weekend getaway with everything you can possibly need. The Host is amazing and timely and runs an immaculate property. Absolute perfection!! "

"The perfect place to connect with nature and enjoy a beautiful landscape the attention was great the beautiful place the super comfortable cabin I would come back again"

SAR 526 total

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17 Jun - 18 Jun