Watson in Livingston Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

Indians Along Amite River

Indians Along the Amite River Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, May 27, 2011

1. Indians Along the Amite River Marker

Inscription. The Amite River Phase (4000-1500 B.C.) of the Archaic Period was a local variation of a pre-ceramic Indian culture in the area. Gravel lured Indians to the Amite River, which today remains important for this resource.

Erected 1975 by Livingston Parish Police Jury.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 30° 34.312′ N, 90° 57.698′ W. Marker is in Watson, Louisiana, in Livingston Parish. Marker is at the intersection of State Highway 1019 and Bend Road (State Highway 1020), on the left when traveling north on State Highway 1019. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Denham Springs LA 70706, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Watson (approx. 0.6 miles away); Greenwell Springs (approx. 2 miles away); Osgood Corner (approx. 3.1 miles away); Denham Springs Historic Site (approx. 5.7 miles away); Historic Denham Springs (approx. 6 miles away); Parish of St. Alphonsus Liguori (approx. 6 miles away); Denham Springs (approx. 6.4 miles away); Salem Baptist Church (approx. 7.9 miles away).

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Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, May 27, 2011

2. Indians Along the Amite River Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 23, 2015. This page has been viewed 1,110 times since then and 69 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 23, 2015. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.