Highlands/Perkins in Baton Rouge in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Indian Mounds
(LSU Campus Mounds)
March 22, 2019
1. Indian Mounds Marker
The two large earthen mounds, traditionally known as the Indian Mounds, are among the oldest man-made edifices in North America.
These mounds were constructed approximately 6,000 years ago by the Native Peoples and are older than the Egyptian pyramids. A hunting- gathering society constructed these sacred structures and met here periodically for ceremonial activities and secular events.
Please help us preserve these ancient structures by refraining from gathering on or sliding down the mounds.
Erected by Louisiana State University (LSU).
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Native Americans.
Location. 30° 24.904′ N, 91° 10.912′ W. Marker is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in East Baton Rouge Parish. It is in Highlands/Perkins. Marker is on Fieldhouse Drive east of Dalrymple Drive, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Baton Rouge LA 70803, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. LSU Campus Mounds (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named LSU Campus Mounds (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named LSU Campus Mounds (within shouting distance of this marker);
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More about this marker. The mounds have been fenced in and 2 sets of identical markers have been installed on the fencing.
March 22, 2019
2. Indian Mounds Marker
March 22, 2019
3. Indian Mounds
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 31, 2019, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 393 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 31, 2019.
