Jaketown Site

Jaketown Site is an archaeological location in Humphreys County containing two prehistoric earthwork mounds. The larger mound stands about 23 feet high with a base measuring roughly 150 by 200 feet.

Native Americans inhabited the location over thousands of years, beginning around 1750 BCE and ending near 1500 CE. It developed into a significant regional trade center during the Poverty Point period.

The artifacts show extensive trade connections between distant regions. People from different areas exchanged goods, revealing how linked these early communities were across the continent.

The location is managed by the Mississippi Department of Archives and History and can be accessed from Mississippi Highway 7 north of Belzoni. Visitors should bring appropriate footwear and weather protection since the ground remains exposed to the elements.

Archaeological layers were found approximately 12 feet below ground level, indicating severe prehistoric flooding. These deep deposits show the site experienced repeated inundation yet people continued to return and rebuild.

Location: Humphreys County

GPS coordinates: 33.23709,-90.48703

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:02