essay
The Marion phase occupation of the Larson site in the central Illinois River valley
early woodland archeology • 2 • Published In 1986 • Pages: 244-279
By: Harn, Alan D..
Abstract
Harn uses data from the 1964, 1966, and 1970 excavations to examine the Marion phase at the Larson site, a multi-component site. He participated in the 1966 and 1970 salvage excavations. The Early Woodland remains were sparce probably owing to later Mississippian use of the site and to the hurried excavations. The Early Woodland occupation also may have been brief. Of primary interest were the remains from three possible house structures. Little was found within the structures. Also found adjacent to the possible structures were several features, two ceramic types of vessels, only 20 stone tools, and some faunal and floral remains. The features show evidence of probable stone boiling, mud baking, and use of ceramic jars for cooking.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2000
- Region
- North America
- Sub Region
- Eastern Woodlands
- Document Type
- essay
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Archaeologist
- Document Rating
- 4: Excellent Secondary Data
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- Sarah Berry ; 2005
- Field Date
- 1966, 1970
- Coverage Date
- 2560±60 BP (560±60 B.C.)
- Coverage Place
- Fulton County, Illinois, United States
- Notes
- Alan D. Harn
- Papers presented at the Kampsville Early Woodland Conference held on Nov. 5th and 6th, 1982, and sponsored by the Center for American Archeology
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 278-279)
- LCCN
- 86025855
- LCSH
- Indians of North America--Antiquities