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Board member reports UWF archaeological survey on district land; no Fort Kirkland yet found
Summary
Board member Vanchek reported that University of West Florida archaeologists surveyed district-owned property near Poverty Creek using grant funds to search for the site of Fort Kirkland. The team recovered artifacts from non-fort activity but identified training and next search sites; additional work will depend on funding and access agreements.
Board member Mister Vanchek told the Okaloosa County School Board that University of West Florida archaeologists used a district parcel near Poverty Creek to train students and search for the historic site known as Fort Kirkland.
Vanchek said Representative Mainy helped secure about…
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