Record #:

10674

Author(s):

Scott, Bob

Abstract:

Archaeological excavations are currently being carried out in a mountain cornfield located near the east fork of the Tuckasegee River in Jackson County. The cornfield is thought to be the site of a Cherokee Village that once may have contained over 300 houses and that was destroyed in a raid in 1780 by John Sevier. Pottery, stone tools and weapons are among the artifacts that have been recovered. Additionally, several home sites have been excavated, revealing circular fireplaces in excellent condition, with ashes still intact.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 37 Issue 4, July 1969, p14-15, il

Subject(s):

Cherokee Indians--North Carolina; North Carolina Antiquities; Excavations (Archaeology)--Jackson County

Record #:

5735

Author(s):

Goodpasture, Joe

Abstract:

Recent discoveries in Burke County have confirmed that Spanish explorers were in North Carolina at least 20 years before the English established what history calls the \"Lost Colony.\" Goodpasture discusses the significance of the site which is located near Morganton.

Source:

Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 70 Issue 10, Mar 2003, p25-26, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Excavations (Archaeology)--Burke County; North Carolina Antiquities

Record #:

8450

Author(s):

McReynolds, Theresa E.

Abstract:

McReynolds investigates the distribution of 35,079 Archaic and Woodland projectile points recovered in the state. The distribution of the points by cultural period and region indicates that the Piedmont was more heavily exploited throughout prehistory than the mountains or coastal plain. The distribution also reveals specific preferences for materials in making the points.

Source:

North Carolina Archaeology (NoCar E 78 S55 S6), Vol. 54 Issue , Oct 2005, p1-33, il, map, bibl Periodical Website

Subject(s):

North Carolina Antiquities; Projectile points--North Carolina