Tomaquag Rock Shelters
Tomaquag Rock Shelters, Archaeological site in Hopkinton, Washington County, United States.
Two east-facing granite outcrops form natural shelters along the valley of Tomaquag Brook, containing evidence of prehistoric human activity.
Nathan Kaye discovered these shelters in the 1950s, with excavations revealing artifacts from 800 BC and AD 800 periods, including stone tools and fire pits.
The shelters provide important evidence of Indigenous peoples' living patterns and resource utilization through different time periods in Rhode Island.
The quarter-acre site requires advance contact with local historical organizations for guided visits to protect the archaeological resources.
The State of Rhode Island acquired these shelters in 1982, establishing specific agreements to protect them during modern development projects.
Location: Washington County
GPS coordinates: 41.43861,-71.77556
Latest update: March 10, 2025 03:51
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