The Problem of the Ohio Mounds

The Problem of the Ohio Mounds, published in 1889 by Cyrus Thomas, is a historical examination of the ancient mounds found in Ohio. Thomas argues that these structures were constructed by Native American tribes, particularly the ancestors of the Cherokees, countering theories that attributed their creation to other civilizations. He provides archaeological and historical evidence to support his claims, highlighting cultural connections between the mounds and indigenous practices. This work is significant for its early advocacy of the indigenous origins of North America's mound-building traditions.