Pickawillany, Native American archaeological site in Miami County, Ohio.
Pickawillany is an archaeological site on the western bank of the Great Miami River featuring the remains of a 1700s village. Interpretive panels on the grounds explain the layout of the settlement and its function in colonial-era trade networks.
The settlement grew into a major trading center between 1747 and 1752 before French-allied forces destroyed it. The 1752 attack marked the end of the site's active period as a community.
The site represents a place where the Miami people built a trading hub that brought together Native American and European interests. Visitors can see how this exchange shaped the community through the objects left behind.
The site has clear pathways that guide visitors through the excavated foundations and across the grounds. Wear appropriate clothing for outdoor exploration, as most of the site is exposed to the elements.
Archaeologists uncovered more than 1500 objects including musket balls, tools, and pottery fragments from both cultures. These finds reveal the everyday exchange of goods and materials between Native Americans and European traders.
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