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Shell Mound Park is one of the most well preserved archaeological sites in the American south. The mounds in Shell Mound Park are believed to be the remnants of seafood meals consumed by Native Americans between AD 1100-AD 1550.

Archaeological evidence suggests that the mounds were formed during the winter when Native Americans would travel to Dauphin Island from nearby Bottle Creek to cook oysters together.

The state of Alabama has gone to great lengths to protect the mounds because of their historical significance, so they are still clearly visible today. Dauphin Island visitors can easily access Shell Mound Park for free to get a glimpse into the area's special past.

Shell Mound Park, North Iberville, Dauphin Island, AL 36528

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