Yankeetown Site, Archaeological site near Ohio River, Indiana.
The Yankeetown Site spans 140 acres along the Ohio River bank in Warrick County, featuring numerous prehistoric settlement remains from the Late Woodland period.
Initial excavations in April 1950 by archaeologist Glenn Albert Black revealed multiple pits, hearths, and thousands of pottery fragments dating from 700 to 1100 CE.
The inhabitants of this settlement manufactured a specific pottery style known as Yankeetown fillet, characterized by distinct appliqué and incision techniques found across the region.
Access to the site requires following US Highway 66 to Yankeetown Road, then continuing south on Warrick County Road 250 West until reaching Little Pigeon Creek.
The location has lost approximately 20 feet of riverbank annually since 1950 due to erosion, leading to continuous archaeological discoveries in the eroding sections.
Location: Warrick County
GPS coordinates: 37.90030,-87.30610
Latest update: March 6, 2025 13:42
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