Posted in Louisiana
September 28, 2020
The Earthworks At Louisiana’s Poverty Point Look Like Something From Another Planet
Long before there were Cajuns, there was a community that lived along Bayou Macon over 3,000 years ago. They didn’t leave much behind, forcing archaeologists and historians to piece together the puzzles through artifacts found through digs and research throughout the years. Few places can compare to Poverty Point in Louisiana, one of the most historic hidden gems in the Pelican State. Let’s check it out.
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You’ll find it in the tiny town of Pioneer in the northeast side of Louisiana. The address is 6859 LA Hwy 577 Pioneer, LA 71266.

When history and hiking combine, you know you're in for a great day.

Built by hand, Poverty Point is truly an incredible sight to behold. From an arial view, you’ll notice that it looks like a series of concentric half-circles and mounds nestled around the bayou.

These massive structures were the biggest earthworks for over 2,000 years. Taking multiple generations to complete, it's truly a mystery how something so massive was built, and why.

Since there were left no written words behind, historians have has to piece together their lives through artifacts uncovered.

Spear points, clay pots, hunting tools, and eating utensils are just a few of the items they’ve found.

You’ll be able to walk all around the beautiful grounds and see these mounds up close.

You'll learn the difference between the mounds, when each one was built, and what historians believe it was used for.
Poverty Point is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. To learn more, be sure to check out the Poverty Point website and give it a follow on Facebook.
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Address: 6859 LA-577, Pioneer, LA 71266, USA