The Indian Temple Mound, also known as the Fort Walton Mound, is a rich archaeological site that preserves a large platform mound that was built about 850 CE by the Mississippian Pensacola culture.

The designated National Historic Landmark is one of three surviving mound complexes in the panhandle, the others of which can be found in Lake Jackson Mounds and Letchworth Mounds state parks. The mound was built by a hierarchical society and was at the center of religious political and social activity in its time and served as the platform for the temple and residence of the chief.

The mound is still considered a sacred burial ground today, and more can be learned about it by visiting the Indian Temple Mound & Museum, which explores the history of the mound.

Indian Temple Mound & Museum, 139 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548, Phone: 850-833-9595

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