Old Town, Archaeological site in Williamson County, Tennessee, United States
The site spans 41 acres at the meeting point of the Harpeth River and Donelson Creek, containing multiple temple mounds and prehistoric structures.
From 1050 to 1450, Native Americans established a fortified 12-acre settlement protected by earthworks and a high wooden palisade wall.
The site features two substantial platform mounds, with the largest measuring 112 feet by 65 feet and rising to a height of 11 feet.
Archaeological investigations conducted in 1984 and 1991 revealed extensive evidence of human habitation through excavated artifacts and structural remains.
Stone box graves lined with limestone slabs were discovered along the riverbanks, providing insights into burial practices of Mississippian inhabitants.
Location: Tennessee
GPS coordinates: 35.99400,-86.93650
Latest update: March 6, 2025 06:08
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