Riverton Site, Archaeological site in Crawford County, Illinois.
The Riverton Site consists of two distinct sections: a manufacturing zone with tool remnants and a residential area containing clay house foundations.
Archaeological excavations at the site, initiated by Dr. Frank Winters in 1961, revealed evidence of human settlement dating back to 3000-1000 BCE.
The inhabitants developed advanced agricultural methods, cultivating native plants such as bottle gourd, marshelder, sunflower, and multiple varieties of chenopod.
The location near the Wabash River provided essential resources for the estimated population of 50 to 100 residents across ten discovered house sites.
Scientists found chenopod seeds with husks one-third thinner than wild varieties, indicating deliberate plant selection and breeding by prehistoric farmers.
Location: Crawford County
GPS coordinates: 39.02167,-87.57556
Latest update: March 12, 2025 11:43
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