Poverty Point is a rare remnant of an exceptional culture which built these massive earthworks consisting of five mounds and six rows of semi-circular concentric ridges which has been estimated took at least five million hours of labor to build. Dated between 1650 and 1100 B.C., this site of more than 400 acres is unique among archaeological sites on this continent. In 1962, Poverty Point was designated a National Historic Landmark by the U.S. Department of the Interior. Tram tours are given Wednesday - Sunday at 10:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m., Year round (weather permitting).Poverty Point World Heritage Site is just one of the many highlights you can arrange to see using our , international travel planner Edition.
Admission : $4 per person
(Children 12 and under & adults 62 and older admitted free.)
A Louisiana Annual Park Pass allows free entrance for all occupants accompanying a pass holder in a private vehicle. Passes can be purchased at any state park for $80
DIRECTIONS: From I-20, take the Delhi Exit (#153) and travel north on LA 17 to Epps (10 mi.), east on LA 134 (5 mi.) and north on LA 577 (1 mi.)
GPS Coordinates: N 32.2500; W 91 24.4164
Activities at the park include an interpretive museum, introductory video, a 2.6 mile hiking trail and a sand-sifting activity for those 6 and under. Scheduled demonstrations of the atlatl, ancient tools, flinknapping and cooking in the earthoven with cooking stones. Scheduled programs include themed guided hikes; workshops such as, building birdhouses, flintknapping and beading.
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Poverty Point World Heritage Site reviews
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An amazing find. So much work was put into the preservation and the maintenance. Made for a fascinating day. A beautiful walking or driving tour.
An amazing find. So much work was put into the preservation and the maintenance. Made for a fascinating day. A beautiful walking or driving tour. more »
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To me the fact that people were living and trading there site was the most interesting aspect of the site. The small museum had many artifacts that did a good job presenting the lives of the...
To me the fact that people were living and trading there site was the most interesting aspect of the site. The small museum had many artifacts that did a good job presenting the lives of the... more »
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A must see for those who want to know about American history before Europeans, Africans, and Asians arrived. Almost 4,000 years old. The locals operated a settlement of THOUSANDS for over 500 years importing raw materials from as far away as the U.P. of Michigan. It was abandoned only AFTER the locals took up farming. But know where you're going before you set out. Signage is muted.
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Interesting historical Louisiana site.
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