Lake Pithlachocco Canoe Site

Lake Pithlachocco Canoe Site
Location Alachua County, Florida, USA
Nearest city Gainesville, Florida
Coordinates 29°40′38″N 82°12′55″W / 29.67722°N 82.21528°W / 29.67722; -82.21528Coordinates: 29°40′38″N 82°12′55″W / 29.67722°N 82.21528°W / 29.67722; -82.21528
NRHP reference # 01000303[1]
Added to NRHP March 27, 2001

The Lake Pithlachocco Canoe Site (also known as Newnan's Lake Canoe Site) is a historic site which is east of Gainesville, Florida. It is located on the northeast shore of Newnan's Lake, off State Road 26. On March 27, 2001, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.

It was here that the remains of numerous prehistoric canoes were discovered, many dating from the late Archaic period.

References

  1. National Park Service (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.


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