Poverty Point

Overview of Poverty Point

This archaeological site is home to "monumental mounds" dating from the pre-Columbian era. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, but its "value" is more cultural than touristic.

• Type of site: archaeological site.

• Tourist interest: ★ (worth a stop if you are in the area).

• Features:

• Area: 3,686 km².

• Altitude:

History of Poverty Point

What to see and do

Practical information

• Location:

• Address: 6859 LA-577, Pioneer, LA 71266.

• Opening hours:

• Admission fee:

• Website: www.nps.gov

• How to get there:

Nearby

Also worth seeing within a 100 km radius of the site:

Vicksburg ★
The city's Civil War siege memorial site and its casinos are the main attractions of this town on the Mississippi River.

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