Marshall Site

Marshall Site is an archaeological site near Bardwell featuring platform mounds and earthen structures built on a rise overlooking the Mississippi River floodplain. The location contains layers of debris and artifacts scattered across multiple zones on and around the central knoll.

The site was inhabited between 900 and 1300 CE during a period called the James Bayou Phase. After this time, the residents may have moved away or relocated to a nearby settlement.

The name comes from a family with deep roots in the region. You can see from the mound shapes how people organized their settlement across the landscape.

The site sits on elevated ground with views across the river valley from multiple positions. Wear sturdy shoes since the terrain is uneven and allow time to explore the different zones spread across the landscape.

Radiocarbon dating of charcoal from the site reveals occupation dating to around 1027 CE. This evidence places settlement here earlier than many other known communities in the surrounding region.

Location: Kentucky

GPS coordinates: 36.89780,-89.08470

Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:44