National Monument · Louisiana, United States
Poverty Point National Monument
Poverty Point National Monument is a national monument in Louisiana, United States, covering 911 acres (369 ha), established in 1988.
National Monument · Louisiana, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | National Monument |
|---|---|
| Location | Louisiana, United States |
| Area | 911 acres (369 ha) |
| Established | 1988 |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Poverty Point National Monument
Poverty Point State Historic Site/Poverty Point National Monument (French: Pointe de Pauvreté; 16 WC 5) is a prehistoric earthwork constructed by the Poverty Point culture, located in present-day northeastern Louisiana. Evidence of the Poverty Point culture extends throughout much of the Southeastern Woodlands of the Southern United States. The culture extended more than 100 miles (160 km) laterally across the Mississippi Delta and an even greater distance southward to the Gulf Coast, with related or satellite cultures found further afield. The Poverty Point site has been designated as a state historic site, U.S.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Poverty Point National Monument?
Poverty Point National Monument is in Louisiana, United States.
When was Poverty Point National Monument established?
Poverty Point National Monument was established in 1988, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Poverty Point National Monument?
Poverty Point National Monument covers 911 acres (369 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poverty_Point_National_Monument — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/popo/ — Official park page.