Poverty Point National Monument
National Monument · Pioneer, Louisiana
A 910-acre UNESCO World Heritage Site in northeastern Louisiana preserving one of the most extraordinary archaeological sites in North America. Built between 1700-1100 BC by hunter-gatherers, the site features six concentric earthen ridges, five massive mounds (one over 70 feet tall), and was the largest and most complex earthwork in the Western Hemisphere when constructed. The site represents 3,400+ years of human ingenuity.
6859 Highway 577, Pioneer, Louisiana, 71266, United States
Open Wed-Sun 9 AM - 5 PM. Closed Mondays, Tuesdays, and major holidays.
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