ARCHAEOLOGIST. Published by THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF OHIO VOLUME 20 NUMBER 1 WINTER, 1970

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1 ARCHAEOLOGIST VOLUME 20 NUMBER 1 WINTER, 1970 Published by THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF OHIO

2 The Archaeological Society of Ohio Editorial Office Business Office 519 Front Street 423 Washington Avenue Marietta, Ohio Elyria, Ohio Officers President Robert N. Converse, Plain City, Ohio Vice President Ensil Chadwick, Route 3, Mt. Vernon, Ohio Executive Secretary John Sarnovsky, 423 Washington Ave., Elyria, Ohio Recording Secretary E. R. Hughes, 216 N. George St., West Lafayette, Ohio 1968 Treasurer J. Grant Keys, P.O. Box 637, Elyria, Ohio Trustees Harry Hopkins, Box 322, Route 3, Piqua, Ohio Dorothy L. Good, 15 Civic Drive, Grove City, Ohio Charles L. Gschwind, 308 Grove Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio John C. Allman, 1336 Cory Drive, Dayton, Ohio Harley W. Glenn, 1394 W- Third Ave., Columbus, Ohio Summers A. Redick, 35 W. Riverglen Dr., Worthington, Ohio Editorial Staff and Publications Committee Editor Richard Patterson, 519 Front St., Marietta, Ohio Technical Editor Raymond S. Baby, The Ohio State Museum, N. High and 15th Avenue Associate Editor Martha A. Potter, The Ohio State Museum, N. High and 15th Avenue Production Manager Ernest Good, 15 Civic Drive, Grove City, Ohio Regional Collaborators John C. Allman, 1336 Cory Drive, Dayton, Ohio Gerald Brickman, 409 Locust Street, Findlay, Ohio Jeff Carskadden, 285 W. Willow Drive, Zanesville, Ohio Robert Converse, Plain City, Ohio Mrs. Betty Crawford, 1119 Seminole Avenue, Mansfield, Ohio Elmer H. Grimm, 1217 Murray Ridge, Elyria, Ohio Richard H. Johnson, R.R. 3, Marion (Meeker), Ohio James R. Johnston, 2435 Copland Boulevard, Toledo, Ohio Richard Patterson, R.R. 2, Marietta, Ohio Robert Phillippi, P.O. Box 995, Station A, Alliance, Ohio Dr. Olaf H. Prufer, Dept. of Humanities, Case Institute of Technology, Cleveland, Ohio Summers A. Redick, 35 W. Riverglen Drive, Worthington, Ohio Ralph J. Servey, 1726 Baird Avenue, Portsmouth, Ohio M. Joseph Becker, University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio Frank Soday, 5709 East 61st Court, Tulsa, Oklahoma Back Issues Terry Hiller, P.O. Box 231, Gnadenhutten, Ohio Object of the Society * rl^e Archaeological Society of Ohio is organized to discover and conserve archaeological sites and material within the State ot Ohio; to seek and promote a better understanding among students and collectors of archaeological material, professional and non-professional, including individuals, museums, and institutions of learning; and to disseminate knowledge on the subject of archaeology. Membership in this society shall be open to any person of good character interested in archaeology or the collecting ot American Indian artifacts, upon acceptance of written application and payment of dues. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * The annual dues are payable on the first of January, as follows: Regular membership $4.50; Husband and Wife (one copy of publication) $5.50; Sustaining $25.00 Funds are used for publishing Ohio Archaeologist and for other necessary expenses of the Society. I he Archaeological Society of Ohio is an incorporated non-profit organization, and has no paid officers or employees. Ohio Archaeologist is published quarterly. Subscription is included in the Society's membership dues. Back issues may be purfhf 8 - ^ w PflC6S: SoVnTfto 5, ^ o et T f V ss. ues * 4-50 exce Pt wh en one of the following issues is included to change a^'s^teiiigfokie 0 -* ««>-"»««. *"*» SWK,,;,,,.,*;,, fug'whrt Address all articles, personal news, queries, comments, etc. to The Editor. Address dues payments and questions related to dues to The Treasurer. Address membership applications and other correspondence to the Executive Secretary.

3 This Replaces Inside Front on Vol. 20, #1 The Archaeological Society of Ohio Editorial Office Business Office 199 Converse Drive 1150 Virginia Ave. Plain City, Ohio Columbus, Ohio Officers President - John Sarnovsky, 423 Washington Ave., Elyria, Ohio Vice President - Ensil Chadwick, Route 3, Mt. Vernon, Ohio Executive Secretary - Larry Cronkleton, 3194 Glenrich Pkwy., Apt. D., Columbus, Ohio 1970 Recording Secretary - Ed R. Hughes, 216 N. George St., West Lafayette, Ohio 1970 Treasurer - J. Grant Keys, PO Box 637, Elyria, Ohio Trustees Kenneth Black, R. R. No. 2, Mt. Vernon, Ohio Harley W. Glenn, 1394 W. Third Ave., Columbus, Ohio Summers A. Redick, 35 W. Riverglen Dr., Worthington, Ohio Leonard H. Brown, R. F. D. No. 3, Newcomerstown, Ohio Dorothy L. Good, 15 Civic Drive, Grove City, Ohio Jack Hooks, R. D. No. 5, Mansfield, Ohio Editorial Staff and Publications Committee Editor - Robert N. Converse, 199 Converse Drive, Plain City, Ohio Technical Editor- Raymonds. Baby, The Ohio State Museum, N. High & 15th Ave., Columbus, Ohio Associate Editor - Martha A. Potter, The Ohio State Museum, N. High & 15th Ave., Columbus, Ohio Chairman of Regional Collaborators- Richard Patterson, 519 Front St., Marietta, Ohio Regional Collaborators - John C. Allman, 1336 Cory Drive, Dayton, Ohio Jeff Carskadden, 285 West Willow Drive, Zanesville, Ohio Elmer H. Grimm, 1217 Murray Ridge, Elyria, Ohio Olaf Prufer, Department of Anthropology, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio John Kinn, 144 East Tiffin St., Fostoria, Ohio Jerry Hastings, Rt. 1, Box 411A-1, Ironton, Ohio Larry LaBounty, 1432 Lake Road, Conneaut, Ohio Claude Britt, Jr., 3401 N. Columbus, 26 H., Tucson, Arizona Ralph Servey, 1726 Baird Ave., Portsmouth, Ohio Kenneth Goodman, 2528 Swansea Rd., Columbus, Ohio Leonard H. Brown, Rt. No. 3, Newcomerstown, Ohio Ray Tanner, 2026 Lawrence Ave., Norwood, Ohio MEMBERSHIP AND DUES Annual dues to the Archaeological Society of Ohio are payable on the first of January as follows: Regular membership $5.00; Husband and wife (one copy of publication) $6.00; Sustaining $ Funds are used for publishing the "Ohio Archaeologist". The Archaeological Society of Ohio is an incorporated non-profit organization and has no paid officers or employees. The "Ohio Archaeologist" is published quarterly and subscription is included in the membership dues. BACK ISSUES - SEE INSIDE BACK COVER Address all articles, personal news, queries, comments, etc., to the Editor. Address dues payments and questions related to dues to the Treasurer. Address membership applications and other correspondence to the Executive Secretary.

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5 OHIO ARCHAEOLOGIST VOLUME 20 TABLE OF CONTENTS NUMBER 1 Officers, Trustees, Editorial Staff Inside Front Cover Editor's Page 145 Some Interesting Artifacts from Champaign County, Ohio 146 The Feurt Village Site, Georgia Quartz Points 150 A Cache of Adena Blades 151 A Small Archaic Site in Auglaize County, Ohio 153 Artifacts from Georgia 155 A Kentucky Gorget 156 The Vanmeter Site: A Multi-component Site in Pike County, Ohio 157 Flaked Flint Artifacts from Tuscarawas County, Ohio 159 Moyer Two A Paleo-lndian Site in Huron County, Ohio 160 The Goldcamp Site: An Archaic Site in Lawrence County, Ohio 163 Hafted Shaft Scrapers of Ohio: A Preliminary Report 165 An Ashtabula Spear 168 Field Work, 1969: A Preliminary Report 169 Slate Boatstone 177 Archaeological Survey of Southwestern Ohio 178 September Minutes - Chapter Report 180 November Minutes Necrology 181 Awards Back Issue Inside Back Cover FRONT COVER A pick type bannerstone of chlorite is pictured on the cover of this issue of the Archaeologist. It was found in Fairfield County, Ohio, near the village of Basil and was formerly in the Mauger collection. It now belongs to Dr. Stanley Copeland. It is 3 inches long and Vh inches thick. There was a very limited use in prehistoric times of this beautiful and exotic stone. The rare chlorite bannerstones seem to be predominately of the pick type. Chlorite was used by the Hopewell people to a limited degree for the manufacture of gorgets and other rare pieces. Chlorite is a silicate of aluminum and varies in color from a soft brown to a light green. 144

6 Editor's Page The January issue of the Archaeologist marks the beginning of a new year and the end of an old one. Looking back over 1969 we have seen a number of improvements in our Society. From the response of some of our members it seems that the Archaeologist is being well received. It is the belief of the editorial staff that the qualify of our publication is good and the subject matter of interest to our membership. The need for material is still desperate. Seldom does your Editor have enough publishable material to maintain any sort of production schedule. As one of our members wrote me it seems ironic that with our membership at an all time high the contributions to the Archaeologist are no better than they were five years ago. Perhaps the coming year will see more articles, pictures, and reports, and a magazine which is on time. During the past year the growth of our Society has been very good. We now have nearly 1200 members thus making ours one of the largest state societies in the country. Hopefully, we can look forward to a substantial increase in membership in 1970 as well as the addition of new local chapters will also be an election year. We will have a new President and Vice President, (since according to our constitution these two officers cannot succeed themselves in office), to be elected in May. The terms of three trustees will also expire as will the terms of all other officers. It is the hope of the Nominating Committee that many of these people will continue in office and keep up their good work. President John Sarnovsky can look back over what has been a successful and productive two year term and only those of us who have served in this position can appreciate the problems and frustrations that go along with the job. In a Society as far flung as ours only a person of great capability and capacity for work can make it a cohesive and functional organization. John Sarnovsky has displayed these qualities and has served in a judicious and gentlemanly manner. He should be congratulated for a job well done. 145

7 Some Interesting Artifacts From Champaign County, Ohio by Ottie Cowan Urbana, Ohio CM The front portion of a birdstone, shown in Figure 1, was one of my first discoveries as a surface collector. It is typical of birdstones associated with Glacial Kame burials in the northwestern part of the state. It is made of fine-grained banded slate and is highly polished. On each side of the lower part of the neck are 12 tiny cuts or tally marks. The bottom is flat and perforated with the usual birdstone drilling. The broken surface appears to be somewhat fresh, and it is my hope to find the balance of the piece in the future. Figure 2 shows two fine flint pieces from the Champaign County area. The point on the left is an Ashtabula point made of glossy gray Coshocton flint with chert inclusions. [Editor's Note: This point is one of several representing the western extent of the Ashtabula point in the state.] It was found by a local farmer some years ago and later given to me. Like most Ashtabula points, it is slightly asymmetrical but thin and well chipped. The specimen on the right is an Archaic bevel which shows little resharpening by the Archaic man who made it. It is fashioned from Delaware chert with a fossil inclusion in the center of the blade. It, too, is finely chipped and the base is heavily ground. 146

8 The Feurt Village Site, 1969 by Davis W. Kuhn 3222 Scioto Trail Portsmouth, Ohio The well-known Feurt village site is located about 5 miles north of Portsmouth on the east side of the Scioto River. Looking southwest from the site and west across the river to the hills where the site of the Tremper mound is located, one is impressed with the way in which early man took advantage of the natural surroundings in this valley when selecting a location for his home. All along the crest of the hills to the east are outcrops of the Ohio pipestone that prehistoric man prized so highly. Many old quarries are still visible. The original inhabitants of the Feurt site used pipestone extensively for making pipes and ornaments. Fuert site is composed of three sand and gravel mounds and an extensive village on a level plateau elevated about 40 feet above the bottom land. The original topsoil varies from 6 inches to 4 feet in thickness over the original loam. Pottery sherds and fragments of animal bones are common surface finds. Less common are flint points, bone awls and beads, and pipes of sandstone and pipestone. The Feurt mounds were first examined by Warren K. Moorehead in 1896 (I897: ); extensive excavations of the mounds and village were conducted by William C. Mills (1917). Mills' report contains an excellent text and numerous photographs of the site and artifacts found during the investigation. For a period of 8 weeks in July, August, and September 1969, the field containing the major portion of the site was not cultivated. With the permission of the tenant farmer, several local relic collectors, including the author, excavated portions of the village (Fig. 1). The work in 1969 could not begin to compare with the earlier explorations in terms of methods or results. However by "potholing" here and there, several areas previously unexcavated were located. These areas produced typical Feurt artifacts including triangular points, bone awls, and tubular bone beads. In one instance, a small pottery vessel 3 inches in height was found. Occasionally a sandstone pipe or an untouched burial was uncovered. Of the burials excavated, the author knows of only two that were associated with any artifacts; a flint blade 4 inches long was with one skeleton, a total of 17 tubular beads was associated with the second burial (Fig. 2). The author excavated the latter burial which was in the typical flexed position with the head pointing northeast. The tubular beads were lying side by side around the rib cage as if they had been attached to a belt or jacket. The most common artifacts located in the excavation were bone awls, mostly made of deer ulnae but also including several made from the tarso-metatarsus of the wild turkey, as well as sliver bone awls (Fig. 3). Figure 4 illustrates various stone artifacts. The notched points are very rare for this particular site although a few were reported during the earlier excavation (Mills 1917: 370). The sandstone concave gamestone is VA inches in diameter, the semi-polished celt is 5 inches long, and the longest triangular point is 2-3/8 inches in length. Figure 5 illustrates various bone and shell artifacts. In the lower left corner is a hairpin or bodkin and in the lower right is a polished bone needle. In the center is a sliver bone awl and a three-hole flute. The two raccoon penis bones are drilled at the large end. The shell spoon and hoe are typical, although they are in exceptionally good condition. This summer was the first time since 1959 that the Feurt site has been available for excavations; from all indications it may be the last, since a new highway interchange is planned for the area. The peoples who constructed the mounds and lived in the village site belonged to the great Fort Ancient culture, as attested by the mode of burial and by the artifacts. The prehistory of the peoples who lived in this part of the broad and fertile Scioto River valley is now recorded for future generations. 147

9 Moorehead, Warren K Field Work during the Spring and Summer of Ohio Archaeological and Historical Publications, Vol. 5, pp Columbus. Mills, William C The Feurt Mounds and Village Site. Ohio Archaeological and Historical Publications, Vol 26, pp Columbus. Fig. 1 (Kuhn) Feurt village site, Left to right: Wayne McNamer; Jim Miller; John Bill Feurt, whose ancestors once owned the farm; and Bill Burt. " imillll Fig. 2 (Kuhn) Remnants of a flexed Fort Ancient burial associated with 17 tubular bone beads and located 4 feet below the surface. 148

10 Fig. 3 (Kuhn) Bone awls from the Feurt village site. Fig. 4 (Kuhn) Stone artifacts from the Feurt village site. Fig. 5 (Kuhn) Bone and shell artifacts from the Feurt village site. The hairpin in the lower left is 5% inches long. 149

11 Georgia Quartz Points by Ray Pirtle Marietta, Georgia On a rocky hillside overlooking the Etowah River, Cherokee County, Georgia, there is a level area measuring 65 by 40 feet. The entire area is covered with quartz flakes, cores, broken and unfinished projectile points, and quartz grinding stones. If a collector is patient enough to flip over each piece of exposed quartz, he will finally be rewarded with a fine flaked and ground projectile point such as those shown in Figure 1. Since 99% of the quartz is white, artifacts made of rose quartz are easy to see, provided they are exposed. The rose quartz point in the photograph was well hidden; it was edgewise in the red clay with only the cutting edge exposed. As there are no artifacts made from other materials in the area, this site appears to be purely a quartz workshop and a specialized one since all of the projectile points are nearly the same size, 2 to 2Vz inches long, and are ground until most of the flake scars are obliterated. Fig. 1 (Pirtle) Artifacts from quartz workshop site. The grinding stone is 4 inches long, 3 inches wide, and 2 inches thick. The ovate white blade is 1-5/8 inches long and 1-3/8 inches wide, the rose quartz triangular point is 2 inches long and 1-1/8 inches wide, and the white stemmed point is 2 inches long by 1 inch wide. 150

12 A Cache of Adena Blades by Maurice S. Reardon P.O.Box 461 Butler, Ohio and Richard D. Partin Rt. No. 3, Possum Run Road Bellville, Ohio A cache of Adena blades was discovered on May 24, 1969, in Section 18, Green Township, Ashland County, Ohio. It was located on the second terrace, approximately 150 feet above and 700 feet from the banks of the Black Fork River. We had observed a fresh groundhog burrow in a fence row with a few cache blades lying in the dirt. We obtained permission from the land owner to excavate this area. We sifted the dirt piled at the entrance of the hole and recovered several blades. The main portion of the cache was 32 inches below the surface. The blades lay in a pile as if they had been hurriedly placed in the hole and covered. The groundhog had burrowed through the very bottom of the cache and had carried out to the surface those that had fallen on him. As for the blades, they range from perfect complete specimens 2-3/4 inches in length to smaller pieces of unworked flint (Fig. 1). It is possible to see the various stages utilized in preparation of the blades. It appears that the flint napper had gathered up random pieces of flint found about the camp. The blades are made of a variety of flint, although Flint Ridge material and Coshocton flint appear to be the predominant material (Figs. 2 and 3). After examining this blade cache, Miss Martha Potter of the Ohio State Museum stated they were made by the prehistoric peoples of this area, most likely by the Adena Indians. Photos courtesy of Paul Alloway, Mansfield, Ohio. Fig. 1 (Reardon and Partin) Cache of Adena blades. 151

13 Fig. 2 (Reardon and Partin) Completed blades of Flint Ridge material. Fig. 3 (Reardon and Partin) Blades of Coshocton flint. 152

14 A Small Archaic Site in Auglaize County, Ohio by Claude Britt, Jr. Dept. of Geochronology The University of Arizona Tucson, Arizona In 1968, the author obtained a small collection consisting of 26 projectile points (Fig 1) from a site in Pusheta Township, Auglaize County, Ohio. This small site has not been given a name because the author is uncertain who owns the land at the present time. It is located 4 miles west of the Fritz Site (Britt 1968) and is situated on the south flank of the St. Johns glacial moraine. Presently, there are no streams or springs in the immediate vicinity of the site. Thus, man probably was attracted to this area because the land is topographically higher and better drained than the areas of Wisconsin ground moraine to the north and south. Ecological factors such as the abundance of wildlife and the availability of plant resources may have been of major importance in attracting prehistoric man to this locality. Geologically, like the other parts of west-central Ohio, it is impossible to date the site other than simply stating that the area would have been suitable for habitation after 17,000 years ago. No Palaeo-lndian artifactual materials are represented in the assemblage, so a date of approximately 6,000 B.C., representing the earliest Archaic occupation, could be assigned to this locality. The geographical size of the site is unknown, but the artifacts were found on a small farm by its owner over a period of many years. Judging from the total number of artifacts collected, it must have been fairly small. The 26 points which are in the author's collection represent approximately one-half of the total artifacts originally found. The remaining ones are in the possession of the original land owner's son whose present whereabouts is unknown. Apparently, no ground stone artifacts have been found. The author has not personally collected on the site, so consequently knows nothing of the amount of debitage, scrapers, and point fragments which were not recovered. Mr. Wilson Watkins of Sidney, Ohio, has agreed to collect all debitage so that the material can be studied statistically at some future date. Of the 26 points, all but three seem to be Archaic in age on the basis of typology. Of the three, one (Fig. 1,a) is a classic Adena point fashioned from a mottled gray chert of uncertain origin. Figure 1,b is a Hopewell point made from translucent Flint Ridge chalcedony. Neither age nor cultural affiliation is known for the third specimen, a blade illustrated in Figure 1,d, but it is possible that it could be assigned to the Mississippian Period. Only two Archaic specimens (Figs. 1,c and g) are fashioned from Flint Ridge material. Four points (Fig. 1,d,1,m and p) are of black flint of uncertain origin. Two specimens (Fig. 1,n and o) are fashioned from reddish brown jasper, also of uncertain origin. The remainder of the projectile points are manufactured from various colors of chert from glacial deposits. Most of the points from this small site are typical corner-notched and side-notched types which are characteristic of the Archaic culture. Two expanding-stem points (Fig. 1,n and s) are present in the assemblage; they are rare in west-central Ohio. The bifurcatedbase point (Fig. 1,t) is fashioned from a beautiful pink chert with crystallized crinoidal inclusions. The two stemmed points illustrated in Figures 1,e and f are considered by the author to be Glacial Kame types. [Technical Editor's Note: Since so few points have been found in direct association with Glacial Kame burials, it is quite difficult to define a specific Glacial Kame "type" point.] This small Auglaize County site seems to be relatively "pure" Archaic in age. No Palaeo-lndian tools are known from this area. In fact, Prufer and Baby (1963: 26) report no fluted points from Auglaize County. There is ample evidence that the 153

15 local environment was favorable for the Palaeo-lndiana, so there is no reason why these peoples should not have been in Auglaize County. Fluted points are probably present but have not been found or reported yet. The only post-archaic points from this site consist of one Adena point, one Hopewell point, and one point of questionable cultural affiliations. The absence of ground stone artifacts suggests that this area was not a habitation site, but rather was visited by seasonally-migrating groups of Archaic peoples who were exploiting the floral and faunal resources of this forest environment. Britt, Claude Jr The Fritz Site: A Multi-component Site in Auglaize County, Ohio. Ohio Archaeologist,Vo\. 18, No. 2, pp Columbus. Prufer, O.H. and Raymond S. Baby 1963 Palaeo-lndians of Ohio. The Ohio Historical Society, Columbus. Fig. 1 (Britt). Artifacts from a small Archaic site in Pusheta Township, Auglaize County, Ohio. 154

16 Artifacts from Georgia by Ray Pirtle Marietta, Georgia A paint rock and paint stick (Fig. 1) have been in our collection for some time, but it was only recently that we discovered their relationship. For years we have collected these small pestles along with other artifacts from various village sites in Georgia and Alabama, but were not quite sure of their use. Last winter while searching for new village sites (or "happy hunting grounds" as our children call them), a friend told us of an old mountain man in northern Alabama who was famous for his knowledge of Indian lore and his collection of Indian artifacts. Our long hard trip was well worth the effort as his collection included some very fine projectile points. One Folsom point made from green translucent flint showed excellent workmanship and was fluted on both sides. I must admit my one and only attempt to purchase an Indian artifact was a failure; he would not part with this beautiful point. While showing us his collection, he demonstrated the use of the paint rock and stick. He dipped the stick in grease and rubbed vigorously on the rock, producing a grease paint of very good quality. He then proceeded to draw designs on his arm and face using the stick as a pencil. After some research and experimentation, we are now satisfied that we know the use of the small pestles. Appropriately, we found the pestle and rock in the photograph at a village site on the Paint Rock River at Paint Rock, Alabama. Fig. 1 (Pirtle) Paint rock and stick. The rock is 2-3/8 inches long by 1-3/4 inches wide, and the pestle is 2-7/8 inches long and 1/2 inch in diameter. 155

17 A Kentucky Gorget In the accompanying photograph is a fine gorget from the collection of James Miller of Portsmouth, Ohio. It was found near Cabin Creek, Kentucky. 156

18 The Vanmeter Site: A Multi-component Site in Pike County, Ohio by David W. Kuhn 3222 Scioto Trail Portsmouth, Ohio The Vanmeter site is situated about 2M> miles south of the Pike County prairie and 1 / 2 mile east of the Scioto River. Due to the topography of the bottom land, the present river has changed its course over a period of several centuries. This fact plus the frequent torrential flood waters of the Scioto River which cover the lowland have re-arranged the topsoil to such an extent that there is no particular accumulation of material in any specific area of the site. However, continuous surface hunting over a period of six years has produced a number of artifacts, some of which are shown in the photographs. The Vanmeter site seems to be predominantly Adena in age. Figure 1 shows representative granite celts and one green slate celt. The author has also found numerous Adena points, drills, a broken undrilled granite bar amulet, a broken partially drilled sandstone tube pipe, and one polished granite cone. Figure 2 illustrates a small axe and a banded slate expanded-center gorget which the author found in two pieces one week apart. Figure 3 illustrates a celt made of black flint and a spear made of grayish blue Flint Ridge chalcedony. The most recent find (October 4, 1969) is illustrated in Figure 4. The bifurcated point had been plowed out of a sand and gravel pocket in the east bank of the old river bend. The material is tan or buff colored flint with slight grinding on the entire base. From other chipped implements found, it can be inferred that the Vanmeter site was occupied or visited at various times from the early Archaic period to late prehistoric times. The fact that the Vanmeter site was well-known at one time is supported by Moorehead (1899: 155) who states that "the tumuli upon Judge Van Meter's estate are also frequently visited by archaeologists." Moorehead, Warren K Report of Field Work in Various Portions of Ohio. Ohio Archaeological and Historical Publications,\Jo\. 7, pp Columbus. Fig. 1 (Kuhn) Granite celts and one green slate celt at lower right. Largest celt is 4 inches long. 157

19 Fig. 2 (Kuhn) Banded slate gorget 4% inches long with unusual off-center drilling, and small three-quarter grooved axe. Fig. 3 (Kuhn) Black flint celt 4-3/4 inches long, and grayish-blue chalcedony spear 2-7/8 inches in length. Fig. 4 (Kuhn) Tan or buff-colored flint bifurcated point 2 inches long. 158

20 Flaked Flint Artifacts from Tuscarawas County, Ohio by Claude Britt, Jr. Dept. of Geochronology The University of Arizona Tucson, Arizona The 20 flaked flint artifacts illustrated in Figure 1 were collected in recent years on sites in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. All artifacts illustrated were personally found by Mr. Michael Little, a member of the Archae- land. All other specimens illustrated, with the possible exception of Figure 1,d, can clearly be assigned to the Archaic cultures, All speciments are in the collection of the author. r 5 n o p q CJB i i i i 1 1 i f cm Fig. 1 (Britt). Flaked Flint Artifacts from Tuscarawas County, Ohio. 159

21 MoyerTwo-A Paleo- Indian Site in Huron County, Ohio by Richard H. Coovert 1041 Myrtle Avenue Willard, Ohio Moyer Two, named for the owner who generously allows the author to make surface collections on his farm and numbered as the second of several sites on the property, is located in Section 2, New Haven Township, Huron County, Ohio. It is.6 mile east of the Huron River and close to a small, spring-fed drain or creek which runs southwest into the Huron River at a distance of.85 mile. The terrain is gently rolling glacial moraine with no elevation differences greater than 10 feet. Bordering the south edge of the site is a B&O Railroad embankment 20 feet high. The embankment is composed of material taken, fortunately, from cuts several miles to the west; the removal of earth from the adjacent field would have obliterated any indication of the site's existance. The artifacts were discovered quite by accident in the spring of 1968 while the author was trying to determine the extent of a nearby Piano workshop. The first piece found was a basal fragment of a fluted point (Fig. 1,b) on the south edge of the site. During an intensive and overly optimistic search for the remainder of the point, the majority of the large flint tools and scrapers (Fig. 2) were found less than a few feet north of the fragment. Subsequent trips to the site during the remainder of the spring and early summer resulted in the discovery of several more tools. In the meantime the field was planted in soybeans so surface collecting was halted for the remainder of the year. However, the spring of 1969 brought significant results. After the first plowing, a fluted point with a slightly damaged base, a fluted point with the base badly damaged by fire, and another fluted basal fragment (Fig. I,d,c,a) were found along with a spurred scraper. Further cultivation of the field in preparation for planting oats, and plowing in late summer after harvest have not turned up additional artifacts. The artifacts were recovered from an area approximately 50 feet by 100 feet with the long axis lying in an east-west direction along a gentle slope inclining to the west. As the field has been cultivated for many years, it is impossible to give the exact size of the site except to say that it originally was smaller than the given dimensions. The site seems to be reasonably pure with a minimum of intrusive material. There is no evidence at this time that any of the tools were manufactured there since no spalls of the flint from which the artifacts were made are evident on the ground surface. It is the author's opinion that the site represents a limited occupation by a hunting party or parties. The east edge of the Willard Marsh (Coovert 1969: 57-9) is 2.7 miles southwest, and remains of mastodon have been found in and adjacent to the former bog. Assuming that the hunters were after the area's big game, it could be further assumed that the fluted basal fragments were discarded when the Paleo-lndians returned to the site with damaged spears after a hunt and salvaged the shafts and point bindings. The oversized tools and scrapers would indicate the preparation of hides and flesh of large game such as the elephant. In conclusion it can be stated that this site merits periodic checking; if anything of consequence turns up, a report will be submitted. Converse, Robert N Ohio Flint Types. Ohio Archaeologist,\lo\. 13, No. 4. Columbus. Coovert, Richard H Representative Projectile Points from the Willard Marsh Area in Huron Co. Ohio Archaeologist,\Jo\. 19, No. 2, pp Columbus. Prufer, Olaf H. and Raymond S. Baby 1963 Palaeo-lndians of Ohio. The Ohio Historical Society, Columbus. 160

22 Fig. 1 (Coovert) Fluted points from the Moyer Two site. a. Basal fragment of a convex-parallel-sided point (Prufer and Baby 1963: Fig. 3). Material is chalcedony (dark orange) with pronounced lateral and basal grinding. Fluting is from a straight base (Prufer and Baby 1963: 7-9). b. Basal fragment same as specimen a except that it is made of sard. c. Point showing triple (Enterline) fluting on one side of base (Prufer and Baby 1963:9). The fluting technique on the opposite side is obscured by heavy basal damage which appears to have been caused by fire. Cupshaped scars from fire damage are evident on the right side of the point as shown in the photograph. The style resembles a convergentsided point (Prufer and Baby 1963: Fig. 7). Material is a deep brown mottled flint of unknown origin. There appears to be lateral grinding with little, if any, basal grinding. d. Point showing sloppy fluting from a straight base. The obverse face has a short flute that hinge-fractured and collateral flaking over most of its length (Converse 1963:88). The opposite side has several thinning flakes that vary from 4.5 mm. to 13 mm. in length. The style resembles that of specimen c. The material is a dark gray mottled flint with a fine blue vein running across the basal portion. Fig. 2 (Coovert) Tools from the Moyer Two site. a. Uniface scraper sharpened along the entire edge with spurs on opposite ends. Material is light gray flint streaked with brown and peppered with small brown spots. It is percussion-flaked with some pressure retouch. b. Cutting tool with what appears to be a broken hafting end. Material is Nellie chert. It is heavily percussion-flaked on both sides. 161

23 c. Combination edge and end scraper made from a thin flake. It has some pressure retouch on reverse side at the wide end to utilize the piece as an end scraper. Material is Plum Run flint. d. Edge scraper made from a flake. It is pressure-sharpened on the reverse side along the concave edge and also on the right obverse edge. The flake broadens into a sharp point or spur at the lower left corner. Material is Plum Run flint. 3. Thumb scraper, probably Piano. Material is Indiana hornstone. f. Large flake-pressure-sharpened on upper left edge and along a small area on the right side just below the narrow upper end. Material is Plum Run flint. g. Large flake with percussion flaking on right end. Wear indicates that this was probably a hand-held tool with the pointed end at the lower right used for heavy cutting or incising. The piece fits the right hand so comfortably that considerable pressure can be brought to bear on the cutting point. Material is a mixture of Flint Ridge chalcedony and flint. Color ranges from brown and yellow to gray and white. h. Large hafted end scraper made from a flake. It is roughly shaped by percussion. The working edge is heavily damaged but traces remain of what appears to be pressure flaking where the edge retains its original shape. Material is Plum Run flint. i. Large, thin flake. Area at upper left corner shows pressure sharpening. This piece has so many sharp edges and points that it could have been used as both a knife and scraper. Material is Plum Run flint of a higher grade than the other pieces described. k. Scraper with spur. It was shaped by percussion with perhaps some pressure flaking of and adjacent to the spur. The spur shows signs of wear. Material is a mixture of brown chalcedony and mottled dark gray flint, origin unknown. 162

24 The Goldcamp Site: An Archaic Site in Lawrence County, Ohio by Jerry Hastings Route 1, Box 411A-1 Ironton, Ohio The Goldcamp site is located on the third terrace over-looking the Ohio River at the northwest corner of the old A. F. Goldcamp farm in Hamilton Township, Lawrence County, Ohio, 5 miles west of Ironton. The author feels that this site should be reported because it is presently owned by the Ohio Power Company and may be destroyed in the future by industrial expansion. The site received its name from its former owner. Most of the artifacts described in this site report were collected from the surface during the last five years by the author. Chipped Stone Four blanks or cache blades have been recovered. One is chipped from nodular flint which was locally available to prehistoric Indians in the form of water-worn pebbles in stream beds and in gravel deposits. Another blank is chipped from Brush Creek flint that was locally available in Gallia and Lawrence counties. The third one is made from Kanawha flint, and the last is chipped from high quality flint from eastern Kentucky (Fig. 1, a-b). Ten expanded-stem points have been found at the site (Fig. 1, c-e). Six are of Brush Creek flint, two are of Kanawha flint, and the other two are of nodular flint. Nine straight-stemmed points have been recovered. Two are made from nodular flint, two are of eastern Kentucky flint, one is of Brush Creek flint, and the last is fashioned from unidentifiable flint (Fig. 1, f). There is one contracted-stem point made of Kanawha flint (Fig. I, i) and one side-notched point of nodular flint (Fig. 1, k). Twelve projectile point fragments have been found on the site. Five are of eastern Kentucky flint, four are Brush Creek flint, two are of nodular flint, and the last is made from Kanawha flint. Ovate knives from the site are represented by three basal portions that are chipped from Brush Creek flint (Fig. 1, g). Drills that have been recovered include one fragment made of Brush Creek flint and one T-shaped drill of nodular flint (Fig. 1, h). There is one burin made from a broken nodular flint projectile point (Fig. 1, j). One end scraper of eastern Kentucky flint has been found (Fig. 1, n). Seventeen hafted scrapers have been found on the site. Two are of nodular flint, five are of Brush Creek flint, and ten are of eastern Kentucky flint (Fig. 1, o-t). Two triangular points have been recovered from the site; one is of Kanawha flint while the other is of Brush Creek flint. These points were lost by later prehistoric Indians of the Ohio Valley-Late Woodland or Fort Ancient and the author suspects the latter because the Goldcamp farm also contains a Fort Ancient village site (Fig. 1, l-m). Polished Stone The site has produced one three-quarter grooved axe of granite. Hematite artifacts from the site include one plummet and two adzes. Two hammerstones, one of granite and the other of Kanawha flint, have been found. Summary The Goldcamp site is a relatively pure Archaic site which was occupied by a small, seasonally-migrating group. 163

25 1 H M Fig. I (Hastings) Various chapped stone artifacts from the Goldcamp Archaic Site. (The drawings in this Figure are full scale.) 164

26 Hafted Shaft Scrapers of Ohio: A Preliminary Report by R. L. Harter R.D. No. 1 Delaware, Ohio In January 1969, I began a study of hafted shaft scrapers in Ohio (Harter 1969). The objectives of the project are: 1) To determine the approximate number of hafted shaft scrapers found in Ohio which will in turn also help to determine their rareness; 2) To discover clues which might indicate the culture that made this unusual tool. I am also interested in other information about these scrapers, ranging from the type of material from which they are made to the type of sites that produce them. To date, a total of only 76 hafted shaft scrapers has been reported, implying that the tool is a rare, if not the rarest, of all Ohio flint types. It is apparent that these scrapers were made and used in the early stages of the Archaic period, probably from the Early Archaic to the early part of the Middle Archaic. This statement is supported by the styles of bases on the scrapers and by the types of sites on which they are found. After studying all hafted shaft scrapers reported, I found it necessary to sort them into two types. Type A is the true type reported by Converse (1966: 96) (Figs. 1 and 2) and is made on a beveled uniface blade with a concave scraping edge. It may show secondary chipping on the blade. Type A appears to have been made from the Early Archaic to the early part of the Middle Archaic period. Type B is a minor type made from a broken or damaged projectile point. These scrapers are fully worked on both sides and exhibit a large amount of secondary chipping on the concave scraping edges. Type B appears to have been made only in the early part of the Middle Archaic period. The raw material used for hafted shaft scrapers correlates with the materials used in the early stages of the Archaic (Converse 1966: ). They range from Flint Ridge flint to local chert (Table I). The majority of hafted shaft scrapers was found on multi-component sites with cultures ranging from Palaeo-lndian through Late Woodland (Cole Complex) (Fig. 3). It was also noted that at least 50% of the sites yielded evidence of early stages of the Archaic period. A site in Trumbell County, reported by W. Piatt of West Farmington, Ohio, produced a number of Early Archaic side-notched projectile points and six Type A hafted shaft scrapers. One site in Richland County, reported by M.S. Reardon of Butler, Ohio, also showed signs of the Early and Middle Archaic and produced one Type A scraper. The base styles on 90% of the hafted shaft scrapers show a strong resemblance to the bases on Early and early Middle Archaic projectile points (Fig. 4). The styles include stemmed with a straight base, bifurcated base, side-notched, and corner-notched. All of these styles may show basal grinding. The remaining 10% consists of unusual bases such as a single notch style, unnotched specimens, and a very unusual type which is similar to the dovetail base (Fig. 5). This type has a circular base with heavy basal grinding and shows some basal polishing. Such scrapers are being studied further to see if they have any association with the Archaic period. This report is a partial summary and, as the work progresses, further findings may prove or disprove all theories mentioned. Acknowledgements. I wish to thank every member of the Archaeological Society of Ohio for the response to the previous report. I also wish to thank Bob Converse for his assistance. Without their help, this work would not have been possible. Photographs courtesy of J. W. Thomas. Converse, Robert N Ohio Flint Types. Ohio Archaeologist^ o\. 13, No. 4. Columbus. 19 Hafted Shaft Scrapers. Ohio Archaeologist, V'ol. 19, No. 1, p. 29. Columbus. 165

27 Table 1: Material Classificati on Flint Ridge material Coshocton flint Zaleski flint Local and foreign (out of state) cherts Unidentified material % % Fig. 1 (Harter) Reverse view of four Type A hafted shaft scrapers (right); the hafted shaft scraper on the left is classified as Type B. Fig. 2 (Harter) Obverse view of hafted shaft scrapers shown in Figure

28 Fig 3 (Harter) The basic base styles on hafted shaft scrapers (left), compared to the base styles on projectile points of the early periods of the Archaic cultures (right). Fig. 4 (Harter) Unusual base styles noted on hafted shaft scrapers: left, dovetail base, center, single notch base, right, unnotched base. The latter type was possibly hand-held. Fig. 5 (Harter) Map showing partial distribution of hafted shaft scrapers in Ohio. ^B Known township in county in which find was made. Y////A Scattered finds in county, no known township. 2. Number of hafted shaft scrapers found. 167

29 An Ashtabula Spear by Michael Kish Westerville, Ohio This large Ashtabula spear was found several years ago in Michigan. I purchased it from the finder within the past year and added it to my collection. It is made of Coshocton flint of the mottled gray variety and is 5 and 7/8 inches long. There is an asymmetry of the notching which gives the piece an out of balance effect as is common in the type but it has excellent proportion and is pictured in its true size. 168

30 Field Work,1969: A Preliminary Report In 1969, the Department of Archaeology continued salvaging archaeological sites threatened by the construction of the Alum Creek Reservoir northeast of Columbus in Delaware County, Ohio. The work was financed by a grant from the National Park Service. Eighteen students from the Ohio State University majoring in anthropology comprised the crew. Two sites were investigated, the Bagley mound (33-D 1-17) and the La Moreaux mound (33-D1-16) (Fig. 1). Although both mounds were about 70 feet above Alum Creek, the La Moreaux mound will probably be flooded and the Bagley mound destroyed by the coustruction of the dam. The sites were similar in several respects. They were both about 60 feet in diameter and 3 feet high (Figs. 2 and 3). Each one covered a single storage pit filled with dark earth (Figs. 4 and 5), and circular posthole patterns of Adena structures. Both mounds had been distrubed by previous excavations by amateur archaeologists, particularly the Bagley mound (Figs. 6 and 7). In terms of the posthole patterns and storage pits at the two sites, the basence of formal burials, the artifacts and fragments of cremated human bone scattered throughout the mound fill, the marked absence of worked and unworked bone and shell, and the relationship of the locations of the sites to Alum Creek, Bagley and La Moreaux mounds were quite similar to the James Mound (33-D1-14). The latter site, located less than 1 mile north of La Moreaux mound, was excavated in 1968 (Potter and Baby 1969). The posthole patterns discovered beneath the mounds were both roughly circular and fairly large-50 feet in diameter (Figs. 8 and 9). The postmolds averaged about.6 foot in diameter; depths at both sites ranged from.20 foot to over 2.0 feet with most of the molds being between.5 and 1.0 foot deep. The patterns probably do not represent roofed houses primarily because of the irregular intervals between molds. More likely they are the remains of wind screens, by Raymond S. Baby and Martha A. Potter Ohio State Museum Columbus, Ohio 169 baffles, racks, or some other form of structure that was used temporarily. There was no evidence that the posts had been burned in place, although the large amounts of burned earth in the fill of Bagley mound imply that the posts were removed, burned away from the site, and the resulting firereddened soil was gathered up and used to build the mound. Several fairly large charcoal samples associated with the burned earth were recovered for C-14 dating. With the exception of a few fragments of hickory nut shells in one postmold beneath La Moreaux mound, no midden was encountered on the mound floors or in the postholes, also reflecting temporary habitation of the sites. Perhaps the most interesting structure excavated during the season was a complete circular posthole pattern 25 feet in diameter of an "open" Adena house, that is, one not covered by an earth mound. It was situated on a low rise 225 feet north of the Bagley mound. The house was oriented toward the east where there appeared to be a doorway protected by a canopy. Although parts of the house, particularly the east side, had been rebuilt, the pattern was unpaired. No fireplace was evident within the structure. Several postholes contained fragments of Adena Plain pottery similar to sherds previously discovered in the Bagley mound fill by the amateur archaeologist. The artifacts recovered from both mounds consist primarily of stone tools, along with some ornaments and a small amount of pottery. Practically all the specimens were found in the mound fill. The projectile points from the Bagley mound are not typically Adena, but include the blade portion of an Archaic bifurcated base point, two Hopewellian-like corner-notched specimens, and a side-notched Cole (Late Woodland) point (Fig. 10). The presence of younger artifacts in an Adena mound can be explained by the fact that the Hopewellian and Cole points were discovered in the plow zone of the mound and thus could have

31 been accidently dropped on the mound long after it had been constructed. The Archaic point was probably in the earth scraped up by the Adena while they were building the mound. The Adena themselves are represented by the blade portion of a Robbins point (Fig. 11), a late type, very similar to one found in the upper zone of the Cresap mound in West Virginia (Dragoo 1963: PI. 40). A series of Robbins points was also found in the La Moreaux mound (Fig. 12), along with two complete Adena leaf-shaped blades (Dragoo 1963: PI. 37) Fig. 13). The materials used to make the chipped stone implements from both sites include local cherts, Coshocton flint, and Flint Ridge flint. Two celts (Fig. 14), a chisel (Fig. 15), a pendant, and a fragment of a sandstone expanded center gorget (Fig. 16) represent ground stone tools in the Bagley mound collection. The chisel and the larger celt have been pecked and ground from a hard, fine-grained porphyry. The bit ends on all three specimens are well polished. The slate pendant has been broken through the hole and the two pieces thrown into different parts of the mound fill. The hole, drilled from both sides, is noticeably polished as the result of wear. Slate was used by the builders of the La Moreaux mound for a complete expanded center gorget (Fig. 17). The piece was heavily damaged by fire, but, luckily, practically all the fragements were found together so that the artifact could be restored. Both mounds yielded a small sandstone hammerstone with a slight depression in each face (Fig. 18). It now appears, after the investigation of the James mound in 1968 and the Bagley and La Moreaux mounds in 1969, that a definite pattern of Adena habitation in the Alum Creek area in developing. The mounds apparently cover the remains of fairly temporary structures, perhaps used only seasonally, as indicated by the irregular posthole patterns and the basence of midden and burials. The location of a complete open house pattern near the Bagley mound corresponds to the discovery of a series of postholes in a field adjacent to the James mound and implies that there may be more open sites near the mounds in this area. A wide span of time may also be indicated for the Adena occupation of the Alum Creek valley with the James mound that yielded a C-14 date of 678 B.C. ± 113 (OWU-331) at one end of the continuum and the Bagley and La Moreaux mounds with their Robbins points at the other. Further investigations of sites in the area during the 1970 season will hopefully confirm the pattern that is now developing. Dragoo, Don W Mounds for the Dead: An Analysis of the Adena Culture. Annals of the Carnegie Museum, Vol. 37. Pittsburgh. Potter, Martha and Raymond S. Baby 1969 Excavation of the James Mound (33-D1-14). Ms. sent to the National Park Service. Fig. 2 (Baby and Potter) Bagley mound after clearing, looking south. Previous excavation visible in the center of the mound. 170

32 COKM ortwcmcpn IMIII i or»-um«m Fig. 1 (Baby and Potter) Map of Alum Creek Reservoir area. Fig. 3 (Baby and Potter ) La Moreaux mound staked out, looking north. Fig. 4 (Baby and Potter) Bagley mound, Feature I completely excavated. 171

33 Fig. 5 (Baby and Potter) La Moreaux mound. Feature I completely excavated with two postholes in the bottom. Fig. 6 (Baby and Potter) Bagley mound, 30-foot profile showing evidence of extensive previous excavation. Fig. 7 (Baby and Potter) La Moreaux mound, excavation in the center. 172

34 v> V t v. V fy L*6 TU L!*~ 35 ' a + 4 *7 Fig. 8 (Baby and Potter) Bagley mound. Outline of excavated area, posthole pattern, and Feature I. #>.' v :*Q ' v T T v* & to ft. I 1 Fig. 9 (Baby and Potter) La Moreaux mound. Outline of excavated area, posthole pattern, and Feature I, 173

35 mmm Fig. 10 (Baby and Potter) Projectile points from Bagley mound. Fig. 11 (Baby and Potter) Fragments of points and a bladelet from Bagley mound. The blade of the Robbins point is in the upper left corner. Fig. 12 (Baby and Potter) Robbins points from La Moreaux mound. 174

36 ><l)'«i.i i l l * * * 4 a n * c * A A f * ««; *? i I,I J...,..'.* Fig. 13 (Baby and Potter) Adena leaf-shaped blades from La Moreaux mound. Fig. 14 (Baby and Potter) Celts from Bagley mound. biss^s 1 m 3 4 & Fig. 15 (Baby and Potter) Chisel from Bagley mound. 175

37 Kilt? ft % a V.T.v. ;v!»!(!i!ldu^:iiwi(l!i»i»i!i«i?h: Fig. 16 (Baby and Potter) Pendant and fragment of expanded center gorget from Bagley mound. ;-*'' 'r*n+j; *' "M Fig. 17 (Baby and Potter) Expanded center gorget from La Moreaux mound. Fig. 18 (Baby and Potter) Hammerstone from La Moreaux mound. 176

38 Slate Boatstone by George Morelock Marysville, Ohio While surface hunting in the fall of 1967 on a site 1 mile north of Marysville, my son Mike found a fine boatstone (Fig. 1). Mike, who had just finished a four-year tour of duty with the Air Force, joined my wife and me on one of our weekend hunts of Union County sites. As is usually the case, the novice hunter found the best artifact. This boatstone is 7 cm. long, 314 cm. wide, and 3 cm. high. The bottom is not completely hollowed out but is slightly concave. The piece was drilled from the bottom, making somewhat conical holes. One of the holes has been reamed slightly on the upper surface. The artifact is made of banded slate; all surfaces are finely finished. Boatstones are associated with cultures from the Late Archaic to Late Woodland periods. Since Adena material has been found on the Union County site, it is our belief that this boatstone is from the Adena period. Fig. 1 (Morelock) Side, top, and bottom views of boatstone. 177

39 Archaeological Survey of Southwestern Ohio by Steve Koleszar Ohio State Museum Columbus, Ohio On July 15, 1969, the Ohio Historical Society, in connection with the Army Corps of Engineers, initiated an archaeological survey of southwestern Ohio. Funds were supplied by the Corps as part of the Southwestern Ohio Water Development Plan which co-ordinates and reviews various projects that relate to the region's total water requirements. As a part of this review, surveys of the region's historical, natural, and archaeological sites will be completed, and the features within each county will be rated according to national, regional, and local significance. A final report will be submitted to the Corps, so that, when future projects are undertaken, unknown archaeological features will not be inadvertently destroyed by the construction. When such sites have been threatened in the past, there has been little or no time for salvage to take place. Thus, the Army Corps of Engineers will know beforehand of archaeological sites within an area and can provide for the careful excavation of those sites likely to be destroyed. If a site is particularly significant the construction plans may be altered enough to achieve the planned ends and yet preserve the specific feature or site. As in the past, parks and recreation facilities are likely to be constructed adjacent to dams and reservoirs; quite probably, the important sites and features can be incorporated within the recreation area. The area of the survey includes the basins of the Great Miami River, the Little Miami River, the Wabash River, White Oak Creek, and Mill Creek (Fig. 1). The counties involved would include all, or parts of, Logan County and those counties within the area west and south of it. The initial part of the survey involved checking records at the Ohio State Museum for information on each of the recorded sites in every county. Then field work was initiated. Each location is examined to determine if the site still exists. Mounds and earthworks are photographed and measured for height, length, and width. The present condition of the site is recorded as well as the owner's name and address. If the site has been excavated previously, attempts are made to locate the material and photograph it. In the past when other surveys of various types have been conducted for Federal agencies, many people within a particular area have complained that they did not know of the survey taking place until after it had been completed. These people were indignant because they felt they could have been of service to the survey but were not asked to help. In the case of the present project, this will not happen; as a matter of fact, this is the first time a Federally-financed survey is publicly soliciting help and information. At the November meeting of the Archaeological Society of Ohio, the purpose of the survey was explained to the members present; afterwards, perhaps a half-dozen members volunteered to provide information on new sites. However, the final report will also include the names of individuals and organizations which do not wish to cooperate. In the future these groups will not be consulted and will have no right to complain if things do not go in the direction they would wish. So if you would like to see the Archaeological Society of Ohio as a group take a positive part in this survey, please do all that you can to aid this survey. Do your part. 178

40 MCRCER Fig. 1 (Koleszar) Counties included in Southwestern Ohio Survey. 179

41 NECROLOGY On July 12, 1969, the Archaeological Society of Ohio lost one of its long time members. Harold Engle of Rt. #1, Bloomingburg, Ohio, passed away after a long period of poor health. Mr. Engle had a fine collection of Ohio Indian artifacts but his long illness kept him from being active in the Society. Our heartfelt sympathies go to Mrs. Engle. AWARDS The winners of awards for displays at the November Society of Ohio at Columbus, Ohio are as follows: 16th meeting of the Archaeological Best of Show Larry E. Cronkleton 1337 Cambrion Court Columbus, Ohio Best Type Display Garry Mumaw Versailles, Ohio Best Site Display Charles J. Smith 1131 Highland Avenue Dayton, Ohio BACK ISSUES The accompanying list shows the back issues of the Ohio Archaeologist which are still available. Prices for complete volumes are no longer in effect. Each issue is priced at $1.50 per copy. Volume 13, Number 4, Ohio Flint Types and Volume 16, Number 4, Ohio Stone Tools are priced at $2.00 each and are available from Robert N. Converse, 199 Converse Drive, Plain City, Ohio, For all other back issues write to our Business Office, 1150 Virginia Ave., Columbus, Ohio Make all remittances payable to the Archaeological Society of Ohio. Volume No Date October 1951 July 1952 November 1952 July 1953 October 1953 January 1954 April 1954 Volume No Date April 1961 July 1961 October 1961 July-October January 1963 April 1963 July 1963 October 1963 Special issue The Warren County Serpent Mound, September April 1964 July January 1955 April 1955 July April 1965 July 1965 October April 1956 October 1956 April 1957 July 1957 October 1957 April 1958 July 1958 October 1958 January 1959 April 1959 July 1959 October 1959 January 1960 April 1960 October April 1966 July 1966 October 1966 January 1967 April 1967 October 1967 January 1968 April 1968 July 1968 October 1968 January 1969 April 1969 July 1969 October

42 OBJECT OF THE SOCIETY The Archaeological Society of Ohio is organized to discover and conserve archaeological sites and material within the State of Ohio; to seek and promote a better understanding among students and collectors of archaeological material, professional and non-professional, including individuals, museums, and institutions of learning; and to disseminate knowledge on the subject of archaeology. Membership in this society shall be open to any person of good character interested in archaeology or the collecting of American Indian artifacts, upon acceptance of written application and payment of dues. STANDING COMMITTEES MEMBERSHIP AND PUBLICITY John Kinn, Chairman 335 West South St., Fostoria, Ohio Ray Tanner, 2026 Lawrence Ave., Norwood, Ohio Jeff Carskadden 285 West Willow Drive, Zanesville, Ohio Carroll E. Welling RR 3, Warsaw, Ohio Robert O. Hankins 1417 Park Dr., Ironton, Ohio Stanley G. Copeland 5830 Crescent Ct., Worthington, Ohio Mearl R. Guthrie 123 N. Grove St., Bowling Green, Ohio Ensil Chadwick RR 3, Mount Vernon, Ohio Jerry Haggerty 432 Church St., Bowling Green, Ohio Summers A. Redick 35 W. Riverglen, Worthington, Ohio Richard Hoke Fort Seneca, Ohio EXHIBITS COMMITTEE Wayne A. Mortine, Chairman Scott Dr., Newcomerstown, Ohio Julius E. Noebe, 1115 Whipple Ave., S.W., Canton, Ohio LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE J. Grant Keys, Chairman 409 Washington Ave., Elyria. Ohio Raymond S. Baby The Ohio Historical Society, Columbus, Ohio FRAUDULENT ARTIFACTS COMMITTEE Dr. Stanley G. Copeland, Chairman 5830 Crescent Ct., Worthington, Ohio Raymond S. Baby Ohio State Museum, Columbus, Ohio Ernest G. Good 15 Civic Drive, Grove City, Ohio Jack Hooks RR 5, Mansfield, Ohio Robert N. Converse 199 Converse Dr., Plain City, Ohio NOMINATING COMMITTEE Robert N. Converse, Chairman 199 Converse Dr., Plain City, Ohio Wayne A. Mortine Scott Dr., Newcomerstown, Ohio Harry A. Hopkins RR 3, Piqua, Ohio AUDITING COMMITTEE Ed R. Hughes, Chairman 216 N. George St., West Lafayette, Ohio Harley W. Glenn 1394 W. Third Ave., Columbus, Ohio PROGRAM COMMITTEE Dorothy L. Good, Chairman 15 Civic Dr., Grove City, Ohio John Schatz 80 S. Franklin, Hilliard, Ohio Raymond S. Baby The Ohio Historical Society, Columbus H.C. Wachtel 20 Laura Ave., Dayton, Ohio Ernest Good 15 Civic Drive, Grove City, Ohio Robert N. Converse 199 Converse Dr., Plain City, Ohio 43064