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Letchworth-Love Mounds Archaeological State Park
Home to Florida's tallest prehistoric ceremonial mound, a 46-foot structure built over 1,000 years ago by the Lake Jackson culture.
Florida's Tallest Prehistoric Mound
Letchworth-Love Mounds Archaeological State Park protects one of the most significant archaeological sites in the southeastern United States. The centerpiece is a massive 46-foot ceremonial mound built between 1100 and 1500 AD by the Lake Jackson culture, a Mississippian-era society.
The mound is the tallest prehistoric structure in Florida and one of the largest in the southeastern United States. The site also contains several smaller mounds and a large village area. The park offers hiking trails through pine flatwoods and hardwood hammocks, with interpretive exhibits explaining the archaeological significance.
Visitor Information
8 AM to Sunset
Hours
Daily, year-round
$3 per vehicle
Admission
Up to 8 people
2+ miles
Trails
Interpretive loop trails
Location & Contact
4500 Sunray Road South, Monticello, FL 32344
Managed by Florida State Parks. Visit floridastateparks.org for current conditions and events.
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