Scott Place Mounds facts for kids
 Location in Louisiana
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| Location | Farmerville, Louisiana, Union Parish, Louisiana,  USA |
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| Region | Union Parish, Louisiana |
| Coordinates | 32°46′27.2″N 92°26′39″W / 32.774222°N 92.44417°W |
| History | |
| Cultures | Coles Creek culture, Plaquemine culture |
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| Responsible body: private | |
The Scott Place Mounds are an exciting archaeological site located in Union Parish, Louisiana. An archaeological site is a place where scientists study old objects and structures to learn about people who lived there long ago. These mounds were built by Native American groups, specifically the Coles Creek culture and Plaquemine culture, around the year 1200 CE. That's about 800 years ago! This site is quite special because there are not many places like it in north-central Louisiana.
What Are the Scott Place Mounds?
The Scott Place Mounds are a group of five large hills, or mounds, built by ancient people. They are found close to where two waterways meet: Corney Bayou and Lake D'Arbonne. These mounds were likely used for homes, ceremonies, or burials by the people who built them.
Exploring Mound A
Mound A is the biggest mound at the site. It stands about 11 feet (3.4 m) tall, which is roughly the height of a two-story building! Its base is shaped like a square, measuring 125 feet (38 m) by 125 feet (38 m). Imagine a square about half the size of a baseball infield. The top of Mound A is flatter, measuring 70 feet (21 m) by 45 feet (14 m).
Discovering Mound B
Mound B is the second largest mound. It is about 6 feet (1.8 m) high and 65 feet (20 m) across, shaped like a circle. It sits about 270 feet (82 m) northeast of Mound A. Scientists found pieces of charcoal deep under Mound B. By testing this charcoal, they learned that the mound was built around 1200 CE.
The Smaller Mounds
The other three mounds, named Mound C, Mound D, and Mound E, are smaller. They are each about 2 feet (0.61 m) tall. Their bases are round, ranging from 65 feet (20 m) to 25 feet (7.6 m) across. All five mounds at Scott Place were built in a single stage, meaning they were constructed all at once, rather than in layers over many years.
