Poverty Point (1978)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Newsmagazine
Place Covered: West Carroll Parish, Louisiana, 32.6368278, -91.4118422
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1978-07-28
Duration: 00:10:44
Subjects: Poverty Point State Park (La.) | Historic sites | Louisiana state historic sites | Louisiana state parks | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | Archaeology
Contributors:
- Blome, Ron Host
- Woodiel, Debbie Interviewee
- Labatt, Dennis Interviewee
- Frazier, Sharon Interviewee
Description
This segment from the July 28, 1978, episode of “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features a visit to Poverty Point, a state historic site in West Carroll Parish. This report includes footage of on an archaeological dig, a tour of the site and a discussion of plans for the development of the site as a state park. Host: Ron Blome