Vacations, Attractions, Activities, Hotels and Resorts at Marksville State Historic Site

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Overview ofMarksville State Historic Site- Facts, Trivia,and Historical Information : The 42-acre Marksville State Historic Site is located on a bluff overlooking the Old River, adjacent to the town of Marksville. Professional archaeologists consider this prehistoric Native American ceremonial center to be of unique national significance.The Marksville culture, a southeastern variant of the Hopewell culture centered in Ohio and Illinois, was characterized by elaborate mortuary ceremonialism, the construction of conical burial mounds, complex trade networks, decorative pottery, an

Services, Activities, Amenities, Attractions in (Marksville State Historic Site): Recreational activities at historic sites include visitor centers, interpretive programs and viewing of historic buildings and locations.

Contact Information:
Address:Marksville State Historic Site,837 Martin Luther King Drive, Marksville, LA 71351
Phone No:318-253-8954

Hotels Close to Marksville State Historic Site

  • Value Place Alexandria (29 miles - starting at $29)
  • Country Inn Suites Pineville (30 miles - starting at $109)
  • Hampton Ste Alexandria (34 miles - starting at $95)
  • Days Inn And Suites Eunice (47 miles - starting at $55)
  • Days Inn Natchez (49 miles - starting at $39)
  • Hampton Suites Natchez (49 miles - starting at $70)
  • Econo Lodge Inn And Suites (56 miles - starting at $69)
  • Ambassador Inn (56 miles - starting at $65)
  • Attractions Near Marksville State Historic Site

    Beaches

    Holly Beach (123 miles)
    Mississippi Gulf Coast (164 miles)
    Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge (173 miles)
    Gulf Islands (214 miles)
    Dauphin Island (240 miles)

    Hiking

    Brushy Creek Trail (72 miles)
    Mill Branch Trail (72 miles)
    Tallys Trail (72 miles)
    Nature Trail (72 miles)
    Mill Branch Trail (72 miles)

    Lakes

    Calcasieu Lake (109 miles)
    Toledo Bend Reservoir Lake (112 miles)
    Lake Bistineau (123 miles)
    Sam Rayburn Lake (135 miles)
    Lake Chicot (162 miles)

    National Parks

    Kisatchie National Forest (76 miles)
    Tuxachanie National Recreation Trail (177 miles)
    Hot Springs National Park (245 miles)
    White River National Wildlife Refuge (272 miles)
    Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge (287 miles)

    State Parks

    Percy Quin State Park (90 miles)
    Barataria Preserve (140 miles)
    Leroy Percy State Park and Wildlife Preserve (157 miles)
    Paul B. Johnson State Park (165 miles)
    Legion State Park (226 miles)
    For more Information about (Marksville State Historic Site) Kindly visit the official
    website:
    http://www.crt.state.la.us/parks/iMarksvle.aspx

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