[2][3] The site is located in what is now Mound Key Archaeological State Park off Estero Bay in Florida and what was the cultural center of the Calusa or Calos people, who lived in the area for more than 2,000 years.

He had a large house that held up to 2,000 people on Mound Key, an island created from disposed clam and oyster shells.

The Calusa people, who lived in a number of villages, primarily ate shellfish, turtles, and fish for their sustenance.

[2] Menéndez arrived to the area with 200 soldiers, some of whom were musicians who played fifes, trumpets, and drums.

[2] The Spanish fort and mission of San Antón de Carlos, at the capital of the Calusa, are part of the Mound Key (8LL2) archaeological study.