Mott Archaeological Preserve, Archaeological site in Franklin Parish, Louisiana, US.
The Mott Archaeological Preserve contains eleven mounds on the west bank of Bayou Macon, with the largest mound covering more than two acres at its base.
Archaeological investigations at Mott began in 1900 with George Beyer, followed by Clarence Moore in 1913 and Harvard University researchers in the 1960s.
The mounds represent different periods including Marksville, Troyville, Coles Creek, and Plaquemine, showing the evolution of Native American societies in the region.
The Archaeological Conservancy acquired the 200-acre site in 2002, making it their largest preservation area in the southeastern United States.
The central plaza measures 920 feet by 574 feet, with Mound A reaching 26 feet in height and multiple smaller mounds aligned along Bayou Macon's meander.
Location: Louisiana
GPS coordinates: 32.30920,-91.50560
Latest update: July 11, 2025 07:49
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