HISTORIC SPANISH POINT
OSPREY, FL
Located in Osprey, Florida, Historic Spanish Point is a 30-acre historical and environmental site of unique cultural and archaeological significance. Founded in 1889 by the widow of an early settler, Mrs. Potter Palmer, the site includes a museum, a botanical garden, and an archaeological site that offers a glimpse into the lives of the Native Americans who once inhabited the area.
The museum showcases artifacts, photographs, and documents that illustrate the area’s history, as well as a variety of natural history displays. The botanical garden contains various species of plants, including palms, live oaks, cypresses, and magnolias. Visitors can enjoy a variety of activities, such as taking a guided tour of the grounds, attending educational programs, and viewing the archaeological site.
The archaeological site includes the remains of several Native American structures, including a midden (a trash heap), a shell mound, and a temple mound. These mounds provide insight into the lives of the people who lived in the area thousands of years ago.
In addition to its historical and archaeological importance, Historic Spanish Point is also home to a variety of Florida wildlife, including birds, turtles, and alligators. Visitors can take a walk along the nature trails and enjoy the scenery. The site also includes a picnic area, a playground, and various other amenities, making it a great spot for a family outing.
HISTORIC SPANISH POINT is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in OSPREY FL. US MID #8401200150
The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).
Contact HISTORIC SPANISH POINT
- telephone: 9419665214
- website: http://www.historicspanishpoint.org
HISTORIC SPANISH POINT
337 N TAMIAMI TRL
OSPREY
FL
34229
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HISTORIC SPANISH POINT Information
| MID # | 8401200150 |
| Name | HISTORIC SPANISH POINT |
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| Classification | Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Southeastern |
| Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) | |
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| Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) | |
| INCOME | 0 |
| REVENUE | 0 |
| LAT/LONG | 27.201342, -82.490987 |
| CODES | FIPS State Code: 12 FIPS County Code: 115 US Census Tract: 002100 US Census Block: 2035 |