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Multi-periodSite Name: Hontoon Island State Park Alternative Name: Hontoon Island Shell MoundsCountry: United States
NOTE: This site is 9.699 km away from the location you searched for.
Region: The South Type: Artificial Mound
Nearest Town: Deland, FL
Latitude: 28.976560N Longitude: 81.35697W
Condition:
5 | Perfect |
4 | Almost Perfect |
3 | Reasonable but with some damage |
2 | Ruined but still recognisable as an ancient site |
1 | Pretty much destroyed, possibly visible as crop marks |
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-1 | Completely destroyed |
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4 | Good |
3 | Ordinary |
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5 | Can be driven to, probably with disabled access |
4 | Short walk on a footpath |
3 | Requiring a bit more of a walk |
2 | A long walk |
1 | In the middle of nowhere, a nightmare to find |
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Artificial Mound in The South
History of the Mayaca Native Americans at Hontoon Island, Florida
The Mayaca were a pre-Columbian Native American people who historically inhabited the region around Hontoon Island, located in the St. Johns River in present-day Florida, USA. While there isn't an extensive recorded history of the Mayaca people, we can piece together some information about their culture and presence in the area based on archaeological and historical evidence.
Lifestyle and Culture: The Mayaca were part of the broader Timucua culture, which inhabited various parts of Florida during pre-Columbian times. They were semi-sedentary people who relied on a combination of hunting, fishing, and agriculture for their subsistence. They were known for their distinctive pottery, which featured intricate designs and was used for cooking and storage.
Location: Hontoon Island, located in the St. Johns River in central Florida, was likely a significant center for the Mayaca. The island provided them with access to freshwater resources and abundant wildlife, making it a suitable location for settlement.
Contact with Europeans: The Mayaca, like many Native American groups in the southeastern United States, came into contact with European explorers and settlers in the 16th century. Spanish explorers, including Juan Ponce de León and Hernando de Soto, ventured into Florida in the early 1500s. These encounters had a profound impact on Native American populations through the introduction of diseases, trade, and cultural exchange.
Decline and Displacement: The arrival of Europeans in Florida, along with diseases such as smallpox, had devastating consequences for Native American populations, including the Mayaca. Many Mayaca people likely died from diseases brought by the Europeans. Additionally, conflicts with European settlers and other indigenous groups further disrupted their way of life.
Disappearances: By the late 17th century, the Mayaca people began to disappear from the historical records. Some members of the Mayaca may have integrated into other Native American communities or merged with the Creek Confederacy in northern Florida.
Archaeological Evidence: Archaeological research on Hontoon Island and surrounding areas has uncovered artifacts and remnants of Mayaca culture, including pottery fragments and burial sites. These findings help archaeologists and historians piece together a better understanding of the Mayaca people's history and lifeways.
In summary, the Mayaca were a Native American people who inhabited the Hontoon Island region and were part of the broader Timucua culture. Their history is marked by contact with European explorers, the devastating impact of diseases, and eventual decline and disappearance as a distinct group. Archaeological research continues to shed light on their culture and presence in the area.[1/2] Source: Wikipedia and AI sourced information.
References:
1. Hann, John H. (1993). "The Mayaca and Jororo and Missions to Them", in McEwan, Bonnie G. ed. The Spanish Missions of La Florida. University Press of Florida. ISBN 0-8130-1232-5.
2. Hann, John H. (2003). Indians of Central and South Florida: 1513-1763. University Press of Florida. ISBN 0-8130-2645-8
Further reading and information:
Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mayaca_people
Florida State Parks: http://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/hontoon-island-state-park.
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Note: Hontoon Island State Park and shell mound area is accessible only by watercraft. See state parks website above for access information.
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