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Unit Name: Letchworth-Love Mounds Archaeological State Park<br />

Acres: 188.20<br />

Description:<br />

Managing<br />

Agency:<br />

DRP<br />

Current Management Plan<br />

Approved:<br />

Visitors to this archaeological site will see <strong>Florida</strong>’s tallest Native American ceremonial mound. The<br />

46-foot mound was built between 1,100 and 1,800 years ago. The park <strong>of</strong>fers picnicking, birding<br />

and hiking. A nature trail winds around the perimeter <strong>of</strong> the ceremonial mound.<br />

Accomplishments:<br />

Resource Management<br />

• Restoration <strong>of</strong> the mound complex by removing trees and vegetation from the mounds system.<br />

Park staff work with the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> State, Division <strong>of</strong> Historical Resources to implement a<br />

long-term plan <strong>of</strong> the management <strong>of</strong> the mound complex.<br />

Visitor Services<br />

• Nomination <strong>of</strong> Letchworth-Love Mounds Archeological State Park for the National Register <strong>of</strong><br />

Historic Sites by the <strong>Florida</strong> <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> Historical Resources staff.<br />

• Comprehensive improvements made in interpretive displays.<br />

Capital Improvements<br />

• Initial park development <strong>complete</strong>d with restroom and parking lot improvement project.<br />

234<br />

2006

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