Poverty Point UNESCO World Heritage Site

Over 3,000 years ago, indigenous peoples created the largest earthen monuments for their time and place in North America. Today, they are the largest monuments built by a culture of hunter-fisher-gatherers. The native inhabitants began creating a community by 1700 BCE and over a span of 600 years created different mounds, distinctive semi-elliptical ridges, and a grand central plaza. This place was the center of culture in North America, and we invite you to experience this ancient community, ceremonial center, and center of long-distance exchange. You can explore on your own, or on a ranger-guided tram tour which are offered Wed-Sun when weather permits.