Turtle Mound is south of New Smyrna Beach, on the east coast in the central part of the state. It is in the northern section of the Canaveral National Seashore. It is a 50 foot high shell midden, the largest on the mainland United States. Early sailors used it as a navigational aid. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. See more photos here.
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Where in Florida is… (answer)
Posted in Florida, history, National Register of Historic Places, photography, travel, Where in Florida, tagged answer, Canaveral National Seashore, Florida, history, New Smyrna Beach, photography, travel on July 11, 2012| Leave a Comment »
2007 Florida photos
Posted in county courthouses, Florida, florida state parks, National Register of Historic Places, travel highlights, tagged Alachua, Brooksville, Cedar Key, Citra, Clearwater, Clermont, Crescent City, Crystal River, Deland, Eustis, Fanning Springs, Flagler Beach, Floral City, Fort White, Glen St. Mary, Jasper, Lake Butler, Lake City, Leesburg, Live Oak, Lloyd, Longwood, Macclenny, Madison, Maitland, Marineland, Merritt Island, Monticello, New Smyrna Beach, Newnansville, Ocoee, Ormond Beach, Oviedo, Palatka, Rochelle, Tampa, Tarpon Springs, Titusville, Waldo, Welaka on December 21, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Some of the pictures I took on various NRHP roadtrips around the state. This was the first year I had a digital camera.