Safety Harbor Site

The Safety Harbor Site is an archaeological site in Safety Harbor, Florida, United States, located in Philippe Park at 2525 Philippe Parkway. It is the largest remaining mound in the Tampa Bay area, and is believed to have been the "capital city" of the Tocobaga. It is the type site for the Safety Harbor culture. In 1964 it was declared a National Historic Landmark. After the U.S. National Register of Historic Places program was created in 1966, the site was added to it the same year. It is sometimes referred to as the "Indian Mound."The site consists of the large 20ft-high temple mound, one smaller burial mound and two shell middens. The site is open to visitors during the daylight hours. In addition to the mounds, the site holds walking paths, picnic areas, a boat ramp, fishing, and scenic views.