Holcombe Site

The Holcombe Site is an archaeological location in Sterling Heights covering about one acre near the intersection of Metropolitan Parkway and Dodge Park Road. Excavations here have revealed remains of an early human settlement that shed light on the region's occupation history.

The site was discovered in 1961 by amateur archaeologists Jerome DeVisscher and Edward J. Wahla and became officially recognized as a Michigan State Historic Site in 1970. This discovery brought to light a long-forgotten period of settlement.

The site produced small, pointed arrowheads now called Holcombe points, revealing how early hunters made and used their tools. These findings help us understand the daily practices of people who lived here thousands of years ago.

The location sits at coordinates 42°34'7"N 83°0'34"W and is accessible to visitors and researchers. Before planning a visit, check with local authorities about access conditions since it is a protected archaeological site.

Hunters lived here about 11,000 years ago tracking caribou in a landscape that resembled tundra. This discovery shows that Michigan's climate and wildlife were completely different back then.

Location: Michigan

GPS coordinates: 42.56861,-83.00944

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:47