Shawnee-Minisink Site

Shawnee-Minisink is an archaeological site near the Delaware River in Monroe County featuring preserved remains buried under substantial sediment. The excavated areas show where early people made tools and built fires for daily activities.

The site was discovered in 1972 and shows evidence of human occupation dating back roughly 11,000 years. It represents one of the oldest known periods of human activity in eastern North America.

This location served as a gathering place where people practiced diverse food sourcing, combining fishing, gathering plants, and hunting in one area. The mix of activities reflects how early communities adapted to their natural surroundings.

The exact location is kept confidential to protect the site from damage and preserve it for future research. Interested visitors should contact relevant archaeological authorities or local museums to learn more about the findings.

Researchers uncovered roughly 65,000 artifacts here, including stone tools from the Clovis period. These discoveries revealed that early people ate a wider range of foods than hunting traditions alone would suggest.