Indian Village Site

The Indian Village Site is an archaeological location in O'Brien County, Iowa, where excavations have uncovered layers of settlement remains from different periods. The discoveries span from early hunting communities through later agricultural groups that lived in the area.

Early hunting groups first inhabited the area, and later agricultural communities built settlements there over many centuries. Archaeological work at the site has documented this long sequence of human occupation in the region.

The artifacts found at this location demonstrate the technological progression of Native American communities through ceramic production and tool manufacturing methods.

The site can be explored on marked paths with interpretive signs along the way. Sturdy footwear is recommended, and visitors should be prepared for muddy conditions during or after rain.

The excavations revealed multiple settlement layers showing how residents adapted their living spaces to environmental shifts over time. This pattern of environmental adaptation is rarely documented at other archaeological sites in the region.

Location: Iowa

GPS coordinates: 42.98056,-95.42278

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:08