Hinson Mounds

The Hinson Mounds (8Cr180) comprise an archeological site in Collier County, Florida near Miles City. It is located three miles northeast of Miles City. The mounds were estimated to have been used for burial from 400 - 900 AD, and they were part of the Glades culture. Excavation of the mounds, which were found on a hardwood hammock island, has produced evidence of prehistoric Native American occupation.

Hinson Mounds
Hinson Mounds is located in Florida
Hinson Mounds
Hinson Mounds is located in the United States
Hinson Mounds
LocationCollier County, Florida
Nearest cityMiles City
NRHP reference No.78000345[1]
Added to NRHPDecember 29, 1978

On December 29, 1978, the site was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.

References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.

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