Poverty Point National Monument
National Monument · Louisiana · National Park Service
Now a nearly forgotten culture, Poverty Point at its peak 3,000 years ago was part of an enormous trading network that stretched for hundreds of miles across the continent. It was - and is - also an engineering marvel, the product of five million hours of labor. Explore the culture of a highly sophisticated people who left behind one of North America’s most important archeological sites.
Plan your visit
Trails & hiking
Hiking
Know before you go
- Phone
- 3189265492
- Official site
- www.nps.gov
- Managed by
- National Park Service
Getting there
Things to do
Highlights: Archeology · Native American Heritage
Activities & features: Guided Tours · Self-Guided Tours - Walking · Museum Exhibits
Photos
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Bert Everson
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Sources: National Park Service, Google Places · updated 2026-08-12