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Facts about (Poverty Point State Historic Site):

Overview ofPoverty Point State Historic Site- Facts, Trivia,and Historical Information : The time was eight centuries after Egyptian slaves dragged huge stones across the desert to build the Great Pyramids, and before the great Mayan pyramids were constructed. The place was a site in what is now northeastern Louisiana. The people were a highly civilized group who left behind one of the most important archaeological sites in North America.The Poverty Point inhabitants, like the ancient Mayans, set for themselves an enormous task as they built a complex array of earthen mounds and rid

Services, Activities, Amenities, Attractions in (Poverty Point State Historic Site): Recreational activities at historic sites include visitor centers,2.6-mile Hiking Trail, interpretive programs and viewing of historic buildings and locations.

Contact Information:
Address:Poverty Point State Historic Site,6859 Highway 577, Pioneer, Louisiana 71266
Phone No:318-926-5492

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  • Attractions Near Poverty Point State Historic Site

    Beaches

    Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge (73 miles)
    Mississippi Gulf Coast (80 miles)
    Gulf Islands (222 miles)
    Holly Beach (222 miles)
    Malaga Cove (231 miles)

    Hiking

    Clear Springs Lake Trail (65 miles)
    Mill Branch Trail (65 miles)
    Tallys Trail (65 miles)
    Tallys Trail (65 miles)
    Clear Springs Lake Trail (65 miles)

    Lakes

    Lake Chicot (65 miles)
    Lake Bistineau (125 miles)
    Toledo Bend Reservoir Lake (166 miles)
    Diamond Lakes (172 miles)
    Sam Rayburn Lake (194 miles)

    National Parks

    Kisatchie National Forest (96 miles)
    Tuxachanie National Recreation Trail (173 miles)
    Hot Springs National Park (180 miles)
    White River National Wildlife Refuge (198 miles)
    Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge (217 miles)

    River

    Old Tombigbee River (179 miles)
    Pascagoula River (192 miles)
    Buffalo National River (268 miles)
    Kings River (283 miles)

    State Parks

    Leroy Percy State Park and Wildlife Preserve (56 miles)
    Percy Quin State Park (92 miles)
    Legion State Park (138 miles)
    Paul B. Johnson State Park (145 miles)
    Pillar Creek (152 miles)
    For more Information about (Poverty Point State Historic Site) Kindly visit the official
    website:
    http://www.crt.state.la.us/parks/ipvertypt.aspx

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