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Poverty Point World Heritage Site, Pioneer, LA

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Poverty Point World Heritage Site

Poverty Point World Heritage Site is a sightseeing stop in Pioneer, LA. Cost: under $25.

6859 Hwy 577 · Pioneer, LA

Why you should go…

Native people built the earthworks at Poverty Point between 1700 and 1100 BCE, and the site is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and National Monument. Six rows of concentric ridges form a C-shaped pattern alongside several mounds on the edge of Macon Ridge. You can start at the museum, hike a 2.6-mile trail, or join a guided tram tour. Picnic areas and birdwatching round out a visit.

  • #unesco world heritage site
  • #archaeological site
  • #earthworks
  • #state historic site
  • #hiking trail

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