Rock Island II Site, Archaeological site in Door County, Wisconsin, United States
Rock Island II Site is an archaeological location in Door County, Wisconsin, where researchers uncovered remains of early settlements at the mouth of Green Bay. The site contains storage pits, building foundations, and a burial area with approximately 14 individuals from different time periods.
The location documents centuries of habitation by different peoples and the early contact period between Native Americans and European arrivals. Artifacts recovered from the site span multiple time periods, showing how trade and exchange shaped life in the region over long periods.
The site reveals how people lived and worked in this region for generations. The artifacts found here show daily life and the meeting of different groups through trade and settlement.
The site sits on an island within the state park and is accessible only by boat. Ferry service runs when weather permits, so visitors should check conditions before traveling to ensure a safe journey.
Excavations between 1969 and 1973 uncovered more than 80,000 objects, including pottery fragments, stone tools, and European trade goods like glass beads. This large collection gives insight into the trade networks and exchange that connected people across great distances during this period.
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