Poverty Point National Monument - Epps Landmark
- Address: Poverty Point National Monument, Louisiana
- Phone: Visitor Information (888) 926-54
- Website:www.dnr.state.il.us
Poverty Point National Monument
Poverty Point National MonumentLouisiana
Poverty Point National Monument Details
Full Amenity List
- Guided Tours
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Hands-On Interaction
Descriptions from Across the Web
- Located in northeastern Louisiana, Poverty Point 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 ... more on Nps.gov
- Poverty Point, known for its mound construction, is an archaeological site in northeastern Louisiana (near the town of Epps), overlooking the Mississippi River flood plain. The name derives from the Poverty Point plantation, which included the site's land in modern times. It was constructed c. 17... more on En.wikipedia.org
Directions
By car, from Interstate 20, take the Delhi exit and travel north of LA 17, east on LA 134 and north on LA 577.
Hours
This site, which contains some of the largest prehistoric earth works in North America, is managed by the state of Louisiana. These state park facilities are open to the public. PLEASE NOTE: NO FEDERAL FACILITIES.
Miscellaneous
- Admission: There is no fee information available for this park.
Other Web Resources
- www.dnr.state.il.us
Plan a trip
Frequent Flier Miles & Points Cash Converter
Source: Nps.gov
| Nearby Hotels | Distance |
|---|---|
| Royal Palms Motel | 2.0 Mi |
| Nearby Restaurants | Distance |
|---|---|
| La Pinata 6 Mexican Restaurant & Tequi… | 0.8 Mi |
| Happy Roll | 0.7 Mi |
| Luna Ristorante | 0.7 Mi |
| Diggers Diner | 1.7 Mi |
| East & West Gourmet Afghan Food | 1.1 Mi |
| Peking Village | 0.7 Mi |
