Bird Hammock
About this property
The Bird Hammock is a historic site in Wakulla Beach, Florida. It is located two miles north of Wakulla Beach. On December 15, 1972, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. It is primarily an archaeological site, as it was inhabited prior to 1000 A.D. by Native Americans during the Swift Creek to Weedon Island periods. The area contains burial mounds and middens, and is believed to have also served for ceremonial purposes.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 72000357. It was listed on December 15, 1972.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Bird Hammock listed on the National Register?
Bird Hammock was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 15, 1972.
What type of historic resource is Bird Hammock?
Bird Hammock is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Bird Hammock?
The period of significance for Bird Hammock is recorded as the pre_contact era, specifically around 1000.
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