Lake Jackson Mounds State Park

October 15, 2007February 12, 2015 Gary C. Daniels Florida, Florida Mississippian Period

lake jackson temple mound — The Great Temple Mound with its grand plaza.

Lake Jackson mounds is one of the most important archaeological sites in Florida. It was probably the political and religious center for Native Americans in the area 500-800 years ago. The Lake Jackson Mounds have yielded some of the most significant artifacts in the state. It is believed the people of Lake Jackson traded with the people of Etowah in present day north Georgia.

Internal Links:
Ancient Civilizations of Florida: Lake Jackson Mounds
Ancient Civilizations of Georgia: Etowah

External Links:

Le Moyne’s Florida Indians @ TheNewWorld.us
Lake Jackson Mounds State Park

Gary C. Daniels

Gary C. Daniels is an award-winning, Emmy-nominated television, video and multimedia writer and producer. He has a M.A. degree in Communications from Georgia State University in Atlanta, a B.F.A. degree in TV Production from the Savannah College of Art and Design and an A.A. degree in Art from the College of Coastal Georgia. He has appeared on the Travel Channel, Discovery Channel, Science Channel and History Channel. His History Channel appearance became the highest-rated episode in the network's history. He has a passion for Native American history and art. He is the founder and publisher of LostWorlds.org.

Gary C. Daniels

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