Logtown in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Filhiol Mound
Ancient Mounds Trail
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, May 11, 2020
1. Filhiol Mound Marker
Filhiol Mound is a 7-foot-tall platform mound that measures 98 by 98 feet at the base. It was built in two episodes. The first episode was completed around AD 700. An Indian village extended from the mound to the Ouachita River. An 1850s cemetery in the summit has helped preserve the mound.
Lower Plaque
This archaeological site is on private property. Please view the site from the highway right-of-way.
NO TRESPASSING
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Native Americans. In addition, it is included in the Louisiana Ancient Mounds Trail series list.
Location. 32° 20.407′ N, 92° 5.653′ W. Marker is in Logtown, Louisiana, in Ouachita Parish. Marker is on U.S. 165, 0.3 miles south of Logtown Loop Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Monroe LA 71202, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Landerneau Mounds (approx. 7˝ miles away); Old Fenner Road (approx. 7.8 miles away); First Southern Pine Fourdrinier Kraft Linerboard in United States (approx. 10.7 miles away); Fort Miro (approx. 10.9 miles away); Mr. Jack Hayes / Mrs. Ann Stapp Hayes
this page online
Also see . . . Official State of Louisiana Site for Mound. (Submitted on May 21, 2020, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.)
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, May 11, 2020
2. Filhiol Mound Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 21, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 21, 2020, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 492 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 21, 2020, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
