Troyville Earthworks II: Ancient Mounds Trail
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member kwashnak
N 31° 37.602 W 091° 48.985
15R E 612249 N 3499666
Quick Description: In Jonesville, at 376 Willow Street (at 3rd Street)
Location: Louisiana, United States
Date Posted: 2/3/2011 6:09:19 PM
Waymark Code: WMANG2
Published By: Groundspeak Regular Member dh2000dh
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Long Description:
An earthen wall and 9 mounds were once a prominent part of the landscape here. Early explorers described the largest mound or "Great Mound" as being 82 feet high, the tallest mound known in Louisiana. The earth-works were built between 100 BC and AD 700. Only portions of the mounds and wall remain.
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Marker Name: Troyville Earthworks

Marker Type: Roadside

What does marker relate to?: Building

Parish: Catahoula

Year Erected or Date Dedicated: Not listed
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