Lake Pithlachocco Canoe Site

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locator_x = 228
locator_y = 149
location = Alachua County, Florida, USA
nearest_city = Gainesville, Florida
lat_degrees = 29
lat_minutes = 40
lat_seconds = 38
lat_direction = N
long_degrees = 82
long_minutes = 12
long_seconds = 55
long_direction = W
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added = March 27, 2001
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The Lake Pithlachocco Canoe Site (also known as Newman'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 where discovered, many dating from the late Archaic period.

External links

* [http://www.nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com/FL/Alachua/state.html Alachua County listings] at [http://www.nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com National Register of Historic Places]
* [http://dhr.dos.state.fl.us/archaeology/projects/canoes/age.cfm Newnan's Lake Canoes] at [http://dhr.dos.state.fl.us Florida's Office of Cultural and Historical Programs]
* [http://www.nationaltrust.org/magazine/archives/arch_story/032902.htm Treasures in the Mud] at [http://www.nationaltrust.org Preservation Online]
* [http://goliath.ecnext.com/coms2/summary_0199-3099604_ITM Archaic period canoes from Newnans Lake, Florida] July 1, 2003
* [http://www.co.alachua.fl.us/assets/uploads/images/EPD/Land/East%20Newnan's%20Lake.htm East Newnan’s Lake - Rapid Ecological Project Assessment] at [http://www.co.alachua.fl.us Alachua County website]
* [http://www.myflorida.com/myflorida/cabinet/agenda02/0507/agenda_botiitf.html Florida Cabinet Meeting Agenda - May 7, 2002] at [http://www.myflorida.com MyFlorida.com]