Crystal River State Archaeological
Site


A ceremonial pre-Columbian mound
complex is one of longest, continually occupied sites in Florida. Two ceremonial stones are considered
to be the most enigmatic
features of the site.


Midden Mound

The earliest occupants belonged to
the Deptford culture, 500 B.C to
about 300 A.D. They lived at with
a simple social social level, with
no apparent chiefdoms. The
Weedon Island culture occupied
the site from  300 A.D until about
900 A. D. and were noted for
an increase in ceremonialism.
The Safety Harbor culture followed
next from 900 A.D. to 1400 A.D.

A 1/2 mile walking tour leads from
the visitor center to the mounds.
Exhibits of pottery, projectile points,
and artifacts are inside the
visitor center.

Picnic Area

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