The area is sometimes called the Shoals or the Quad Cities area. The name Shoals comes from the river. Trav enjoyed his lesson on geography but now he was ready to race down the steps of the Indian Mound and visit the museum beside it. The Shoals area is rich in Indian history. Prehistoric Indians, known as Moundbuilders, ate the mussels found in the river and tossed the shells aside.
Many shell mounds remain along the river.
Years ago, the Cherokee, and Chicasaw Indians made their home beside the river. The Creek Indians used it for travel. Trav saw many artifacts left behind by the Indians in the museum. On Monday, Trav began the new week with Mrs. Blankenship's class. The class had earned a visit to the Mars Hill Zoo by being well behaved.