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Poverty Point National Monument

Located in northeastern Louisiana, this park commemorates a culture that thrived during the first and second millennia B.C. This site, which contains some of the largest prehistoric earth works in North America, is managed by the state of Louisiana. State Park facilities are open to the public. NO FEDERAL FACILITIES.



Contact Information

Poverty Point State Historic Site
P.O. Box 276
Epps, LA 71237
1-888-926-5492 - Visitor Information
318-926-5492 - Visitor Information


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Getting There

By Car
From I-20, take the Delhi exit and travel north of LA 17, east on LA 134 and north on LA 577.

Activities

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Recommended Activities
The site features ancient Native American earthworks which date back to 12 centuries before the birth of Christ. A museum includes an audio-visual presentation and numerous artifacts found on the site. An archaeological laboratory, picnic areas, an observation tower, restrooms and self-guided hiking trails complete the facility.


 

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