Explore Manatee County |
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Manatee County's rich heritage centers around the Manatee River. Evidence that prehistoric inhabitants depended on the Manatee River can be seen in the burial, midden and temple mounds located along the river's banks. By the 16th century, the Spaniards had arrived and were among the first Europeans to explore the Manatee River. In 1819, the United States government began a program to encourage the settlement of Florida. Enticed by the offer of free land, pioneers began arriving in the Manatee River region in 1842. Despite many problems, by 1855 enough settlers lived in the area to justify the establishment of a new county. At its creation, Manatee County consisted of 5,000 square miles and extended from the Gulf of Mexico to Lake Okeechobee. |
Museums |
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Florida Maritime Museum Florida Gulf Coast Railroad Museum |
Parks |
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Historical Locations |
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Gamble Plantation Historic Park |
Shipwrecks |
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Organizations |
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F.I.S.H. (The Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage) Manatee County Historical Society |
Upcoming Events |
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Jun, 19 @ 3:00 pm Jun, 20 @ 6:00 pm Jun, 24 @ 9:00 am Jun, 25 @ 9:00 am Jun, 26 @ 9:00 am |
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The Florida Public Archaeology Network is dedicated to the protection of cultural resources, both on land and underwater, and to involving the public in the study of their past. Regional centers around Florida serve as clearinghouses for information, institutions for learning and training, and headquarters for public participation in archaeology.
