Marshall Site, Archaeological site near Bardwell in Kentucky, United States
The Marshall Site stands on a bluff spur offering views of the Mississippi River floodplain, featuring remnants of platform mounds and ancient earthworks.
The settlement dates from 900 to 1300 CE during the James Bayou Phase, after which inhabitants possibly relocated to the nearby Turk Site.
Archaeological excavations in 1985 by the University of Illinois revealed multiple house structures and Mississippian pottery fragments with mussel shell components.
The site contains four main excavation zones: the eastern and western sides of the central knoll, a northern spur, and the southwestern bluff edge.
A radiocarbon test of charcoal from the eastern midden determined the material originated from approximately 1027 CE, confirming early Mississippian occupation.
Location: Kentucky
GPS coordinates: 36.89780,-89.08470
Latest update: March 13, 2025 18:18
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