Mala Compra Plantation Archeological Site, Archaeological site at Bings Landing County Park in Palm Coast, United States.
Mala Compra Plantation Archeological Site is an archaeological site near Palm Coast located along the Matanzas River. Visitors can discover coquina stone foundations, a separate kitchen building, and numerous excavated artifacts displayed at the water's edge.
Joseph Marion Hernández founded this cotton plantation in 1816. The site was destroyed during conflict with the Seminoles in the early 1830s.
The site shows how people lived and worked during the plantation era. The recovered objects tell stories of daily life, meals, and labor that happened on these grounds.
The site is accessible via an elevated boardwalk that allows visitors to view the archaeological remains. Information panels along the path explain the site's discoveries and what was found during excavations.
Naturalist John James Audubon visited the plantation during Christmas 1831 and recorded observations of local wildlife. His visit added scientific recognition to the property during its operating years.
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