Oelsner Mound Historic Marker

Built by Native Americans around 1,000 years ago, this mound is all that remains of a little-known Native American community. The mound was excavated in 1879 by S. T. Walker of the Smithsonian Institution.

The mound is preserved as a ...

Ormond Burial Mound

Dating to 1,200 years ago, Ormond Burial Mound is one of the most intact burial mounds in eastern Florida. Thanks to community efforts, the Ormond Mound has been preserved as a city park.

Information provided by Florida Department of State.

Battle of Okeechobee Historic Marker

A historic plaque marks the location of the Okeechobee Battlefield, a site designated as a National Historic Landmark. In late December 1837, Colonel Zachary Taylor met Seminoles who were led by chiefs Coacooche (Wild Cat), Halpatter (Alligator) and Abiaka (Sam ...

Turtle Mound Trail, Canaveral National Seashore

At almost 45 feet in height, Turtle Mound is one of the tallest shell middens in Florida. It is an impressive site situated on a narrow strip of land between the old Intercoastal Waterway channel and Apollo Beach. Turtle Mound ...

Seminole Rest, Canaveral National Seashore

Seminole Rest consists of several prehistoric shell mounds dating from 4,000 years ago to 1565. Snyder's Mound, the largest mound at this site, is unique because few mounds this large remain intact today.

There is a self-guided hiking trail through the ...

New Smyrna Sugar Mill Ruins County Historic Site

This Volusia County Park preserves the remains of one of the sugar mills that thrived in the area in the 1800s. Seminoles raided and burned the sugar mill in 1835.

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Gottfried Krueger Brewing Company Site

On January 24, 1935, the Gottfried Krueger Brewing Company produced the very first can of beer in America.

Gottfried Krueger immigrated to America from Germany in 1853 eventually opening his own brewery at age 27.

Eventually called the Krueger Brewing Co, ...

Hontoon Island State Park

In the middle of the St. Johns River, 2,000-year-old shell midden mounds are found along the shoreline and in the interior of Hontoon Island. Intricately carved wooden animal effigies have been recovered from these midden mounds.

Trails through the island ...

Brevard Museum of History and Science

"Florida Native American Heritage Trail"

This museum features an exhibit on the National Historic Landmark Windover Site, pond burials dating to around 7,000 years ago.

The museum also contains artifacts and displays on the area's original inhabitants from 12,000 years ago to ...

Alexander Springs Recreation Area, Ocala National Forest

Archaeological excavations have uncovered evidence of Native American settlements at the spring dating back 1,000 years. These are explained on the short nature trail near the campground.

Information provided by Florida Department of State.

Photo courtesy of Lake County, Florida.