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Poverty Point State Historic Site

Poverty Point is the site of the earliest culture yet discovered in the Mississippi Valley. Dated between 1700 and 700 B.C., this 400 acre site is said to be among the most significant archaeological finds in the country. Interpretive museum and guided tours are park's highlights. The facility is a National Historic Landmark.

Location: 6859 Hwy 577, Epps Louisiana 71266 Telephone 318-926-5492 Toll Free: 888-926-5492

Other History nearby:
(Vicksburg) Anchuca
(Vicksburg) Balfour House
(Vicksburg) Belle of the Bends
(Monroe) Bible Museum
(Vicksburg) Biedenharn Candy Company Museum
(Monroe) Biedenharn Museum & Gardens

02/04 Coming to The Epps area
World Catfish Festival Belzoni MS April6 This whiskers and fin festival held every April celebrates the world's largest catfish fry. Bands ranging from Gospel, Country, to Rock-n-Roll and Blues! Free Kids Zone!
World Famous Armidillo Festival Hamburg AR May1-4 The World Famous Armidillo Festival takes place on Hamburg's town square and the surrounding blocks. Local bands play on Friday night of the festival and all day Saturday to ensure your weekend is the best.
Louisiana Peach Fest Ruston LA June21-22 The fun begins on Friday in Ruston’s historic Railroad Park at 6:30 p.m. with Dixie Tradition, followed by a return festival appearance by Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band at 8:30 p.m.
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