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Galt Island Archeological District

Shell midden and burial mound in Florida, USA

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The Galt Island Archeological District (also known as the Galt Island Shell Midden or Galt Island Burial Mound) is a U.S. historic district (designated as such on May 21, 1996) located on Galt Island, near St. James City, Florida.

Paleolithic
Mesolithic
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Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
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Contemporary Period
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Historic district designation

May 21, 1996

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Burial and Funerary Structures

Burial Mounds
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Environmental and Natural Features

Artificial Mounds
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Country

United States

Coordinates

26.52° N, -82.11° E