Madira Bickel Mounds - Terra Ceia, FL
N 27° 33.961 W 082° 35.585
17R E 342729 N 3050141
Small historical site on this small island.
Waymark Code: WM603C
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 03/09/2009
Views: 9
This ancient Native American site was the first in Florida to be designated a State Archaeological Site. Karl and Madira Bickel donated the mound and surrounding property to the state in 1948. The flat-topped ceremonial mound-composed of sand, shell, and village debris-measures 100 by 170 feet at the base and is 20 feet in height. Archaeological excavations have disclosed at least three periods of Native American cultures, the earliest dating back 2,000 years. Picnic tables are available. Plans for the future include a nature trail and a kiosk with historical information. No additional amenities are available at this time. Located off U.S. 19 in Palmetto. The entrance road is approximately one mile south of I-275. The site is located on Bayshore Drive, approximately 1.5 miles after turning off U.S. 19.
See nearby Wiki waymark.
Street address:
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Terra Ceia, FL usa
00000
County / Borough / Parish: Manatee
Year listed: 1970
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Information Potential
Periods of significance: 1000-500 AD, 1499-1000 AD, 1749-1500 AD, 1500-1599
Historic function: Domestic, Funerary: Graves/Burials, Village Site
Current function: Landscape: Park
Privately owned?: no
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Hours of operation: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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