Madira Bickel Mound State Archaeological Site
Archaeological site in Florida, United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Madira Bickel Mound State Archaeological Site is an archaeological site on Terra Ceia Island in northwestern Palmetto, Florida, United States. It is located on Bayshore Drive, west of U.S. 19, a mile south of I-275. On August 12, 1970, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. It is also a Florida State Park.
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Madira Bickel Mound State Archaeological Site | |
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IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape) | |
Location | Manatee County, Florida, USA |
Nearest city | Palmetto, Florida |
Coordinates | 27°33′55″N 82°35′34″W |
Area | 10 acres (0.040 km2) |
Established | August 12, 1970 (1970-08-12) |
Governing body | Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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The 10-acre (0.040 km2) site was the first Native American location in Florida to be designated as a State Archaeological Site.