When my husband and I arrived at the park in February, there were no other visitors and we headed to the visitors center. A Park Ranger greeted us at the door and apologized that the power was out which might minimize our experience to see the displays of artifacts. There was enough natural light from the windows to view most of them and as we made our way in the building, the power was restored and the three of us celebrated. The Ranger then told us about a film presentation that was available in an adjoining room that told the story of the ancient American Indian settlement, so we happily took advantage of the opportunity to view it. The Ranger exhibited immense pride in the location he represented even though it is little known and he was eager to share that throughout the south there were other preserved similar settlements. He totally made the trip worth it!
Sincerely,
Poverty Point National Monument
Poverty Point National Monument covers 400 acres along the Mississippi River where an ancient culture left behind mysterious, concentric earthen mounds.
State(s): Louisiana
Established: 1988
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