Caddo Mounds State Historic Site preserves an important Caddo cultural site and has a recreation of a Caddo house. The Caddo people lived in this part of Texas and were known for their distinctive grass and cane houses. The site dates back to at least 800 B.C.
Location
1649 TX-21, Alto, TX 75925
Caddo Mounds is located on State Highway 21 in between Alto, Texas and Crockett, Texas.
It is on the historic El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail. The route connected areas of Texas and Louisiana with Mexico City when the area was colonized by Spain.
Visiting
Admission is $5 for adults. It includes access to the visitor center and a tour of the grounds which have mounds and a house.
The site is open Tuesday – Sundays.
What to do near Caddo Mounds
Alto, Texas
Caddo Mounds is located on the outskirts of Alto, Texas. You can get gas or a bite to eat.
Crockett, Texas
Crockett, Texas is 27 miles from Caddo Mounds. You can go antiquing, get coffee at the Crockett Grind and Vintage Finds, or visit the historic Camp Street.
Mission Tejas Texas State Park
Mission Tejas State Park is 7 miles from Caddo Mounds. It has hiking trails, camping, and historic buildings.
Palestine, Texas
Palestine, Texas is about a 45 minute drive from Caddo Mounds. The town has hotels, restaurants, and a historic downtown. Palestine is also home to the Texas State Railroad.
Nacogdoches, Texas
Nacogdoches is 30 miles from Caddo Mounds. It is home to Stephen F. Austin University and was incorporated as a town under Spanish rule in 1779.