Mala Compra Plantation Archeological Site
Mala Compra Plantation Archeological Site, Archaeological site at Bings Landing County Park in Palm Coast, United States.
The plantation ruins include a coquina block foundation, detached kitchen structure, and extensive archaeological remains along the Matanzas River bank.
Joseph Marion Hernández established this cotton plantation in 1816, which operated until its destruction during the Second Seminole War in 1836.
The site contains over 14,000 recovered artifacts, including ceramics and kitchen items that document the daily activities of plantation inhabitants.
Visitors can explore the archaeological remains through an elevated boardwalk system while reading information panels about the site's discoveries.
Natural historian John James Audubon documented local wildlife during his Christmas visit to the plantation in 1831.
Location: Palm Coast
GPS coordinates: 29.61611,-81.20333
Latest update: March 9, 2025 13:16
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