Swan's Landing Archeological Site

Swan's Landing is an archaeological site along the Ohio River in Harrison County where excavations have uncovered ancient artifacts and layers from prehistoric times. The location spans across several hectares and reveals multiple levels of human activity from the distant past.

The site dates from the Early Archaic period thousands of years ago and shows that people lived in this region during ancient times. The finds document an important phase of early human settlement in North America.

The excavations revealed numerous Kirk cluster projectile points, scrapers, hammerstones, and stone tools made from local Wyandotte chert materials.

The site is located near a river and characterized by floodplain terrain that visitors should keep in mind. Finding the exact location requires local knowledge and you should check accessibility conditions beforehand.

The region contains an exceptionally large amount of local flint, a material that ancient inhabitants used to make tools. This natural deposit was a reason why people regularly visited and worked at this location.

Location: Indiana

GPS coordinates: 38.13181,-86.26889

Latest update: December 14, 2025 15:01