Fort Walton Beach, Florida: Indian Temple Mound
The modest-sized ancient mound is surrounded by several small museums. Visitors can climb a staircase to the top.
- Address:
- 139 Miracle Strip Parkway SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL
- Directions:
- The small parking lot is on the north side of US-98/Miracle Strip Parkway SE, at the intersection of FL-85/Eglin Pkwy SE.
- Hours:
- Tu-Sa 10-3 (Call to verify)
- Phone:
- 850-833-9595
- Admission:
- Adult $5.
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The large platform mound was built by the Pensacola Culture between 800 and 1400 CE. It is one of three surviving mound complexes in the Florida panhandle. The site also offers a museum, an original restored one-room schoolhouse, an old post office, and a Civil War display.
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As with all good Mound attractions, visitors can climb a staircase to the top.