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Ancient Anilco

The capital of a populous Indian Province, and site of the Great Mound, 80 feet high. Hernando de Soto arrived here March 29, 1542, and he later returned to fight his last battle here.

Located in Jonesville, LA, District 58, Hwy 84, Catahoula Parish. 25




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