Discover the fascinating history of the Portavant Mound, also known as the Portavant Mound Site or Snead Island Temple Mound, located within the Emerson Point Preserve near Palmetto, Florida. This archaeological site, added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 1994, showcases a four-meter-high mound built by the Safety Harbor culture between 900 and 1725.
Protected by a stabilization project, the Portavant Mound site features a unique temple mound without a ramp, surrounded by other mounds made from soil mixed with debris from middens. Visitors can explore the rich cultural heritage of this area while admiring the historical significance of this ancient site.
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