Potomac River Burial Mound
At the water’s edge lies a solitary Native American burial mound, a solemn tribute to an individual whose body could not reach tribal lands due to distance or difficulty. Periodic flooding over centuries has worn away the mound’s cap, revealing a central standing stone, vertically aligned with the summer and winter solstices, symbolizing a profound cosmic connection.
A perimeter boulder, once a nutting stone, reflects the practical life of the people, while nearby finds—Acokeek-style clay pottery, a stone knife scraper, and a quartz arrowhead—offer glimpses of their craftsmanship and daily life, forever bound to this sacred site.
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At water’s edge, where rivers weep,
Your mound stands firm, though floods run deep.
Too far from home, yet honored here,
A standing stone marks solstice clear.
Brave soul, aligned with sun’s great arc,
Your spirit shines through time’s vast dark.
