Near Transylvania in East Carroll Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Transylvania Mounds
Ancient Mounds Trail
Erected by State of Louisiana.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Native Americans. In addition, it is included in the Louisiana Ancient Mounds Trail series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1400.
Location. 32° 41.202′ N, 91° 12.103′ W. Marker is near Transylvania, Louisiana, in East Carroll Parish. Marker is at the intersection of State Highway 581 and Mound Road, on the right when traveling east on State Highway 581. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Transylvania LA 71286, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Julice Mound (approx. 0.9 miles away); Roosevelt (approx. 8.1 miles away); Grant's Canal (approx. 8˝ miles away); Battle for the Mississippi: The Vicksburg Campaign (approx. 8˝ miles away); Grant's March Through Louisiana (approx. 8˝ miles away); Soldiers' Rest (approx. 8.6 miles away); Lake Providence Confederate Monument (approx. 8.6 miles away); Farming With Plows (approx. 9.1 miles away).
Regarding Transylvania Mounds.
A smaller marker below this one warns:
This archeological site is on private property,
Please view the site from the highway right-of-way.
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Also see . . .
1. Indian Mounds of Northeast Louisiana. Map shows location of existing mounds. (Submitted on October 21, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
2. Wikipedia article on Transylvania Mounds. (Submitted on October 21, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 21, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 705 times since then and 72 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 21, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. 6. submitted on October 22, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.