Battle Mound Site

Battle Mound Site is an earthwork along the Red River in Louisiana, featuring a large central mound with several smaller ones scattered around it. The main structure rises significantly above the surrounding landscape and shows how the site was constructed over time.

The mounds were built between 1200 and 1400 when Caddoan Mississippian societies thrived in this region. This period saw the development of organized settlements with distinct social divisions in the southeastern area.

The site contains multiple burial grounds and occupation areas that provide evidence of native settlements and their social structures in the southeastern United States.

The site is open and easy to explore with natural trails around the mounds requiring no special equipment. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather, as the riverside location can be muddy or wet depending on the season.

The site takes its name from James J. Battle, a settler from North Carolina who purchased the land in 1844 and gave it his family name. Though the mounds predate him by four centuries, the connection between the early settler and this ancient place creates an interesting local history.

Location: Magnolia

GPS coordinates: 33.29889,-93.67333

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:58