Madira Bickel Mound State Archaeological Site

Madira Bickel Mound State Archaeological Site

Florida’s first archaeological site protects Native American mounds within an ornate coastal landscape

Hours

 8 a.m. until sundown, 365 days a year

Fees

No fee required

Location

955 Bayshore Drive
Terra Ceia FL 34250

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Contact Info

941-723-4536

Welcome to Madira Bickel Mound State Archaeological Site

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 for use. 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.

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Manager's Message

Come join us and take a step back into history. Don't forget to pack a snack and enjoy a family picnic at the park.
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Exploring Madira Bickel Mound

While this park is small, it is home to thousands of years of history. Visitors can see a piece of the living history by visiting the park’s main attraction, the Native American mound.
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Experiences

Picnicking
Picnicking
Walking and Running
Walking and Running

Amenities

Historic Site
Historic Site
Interpretive Exhibit
Interpretive Exhibit
Parking
Parking

Madira Bickel Mound State Archaeological Site Photo Gallery

A view of the paved trail.
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A view of some green foliage on the ground.
A view of the trail kiosk.
A view of the stairs leading up to the burial mound.
A view of the paved path winding through a small clearing.
Another view of the paved nature viewing path.
A view of the paved path leading to the mound.
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History of the Mounds

The Temple and Prine Burial Mounds give insight into the lives of the Native American tribe that lived on the land centuries ago.
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