Knoll Spring Site

Knoll Spring Site is an archaeological location in Palos Hills with multiple excavation areas that revealed prehistoric remains beneath the ground. The site has yielded over 1,120 pieces of pottery, stone tools, plant remains, and pit features that document how people lived there.

Archaeological investigations between 1964 and 1967 uncovered 33 distinct features, including fire pits and refuse pits from the Upper Mississippian period. These discoveries represent a time when agricultural communities occupied this region.

The pottery fragments here show how the Huber groups made their vessels, using shells mixed into clay and carving patterns by hand. These decorated pieces reveal the daily craftsmanship of the people who lived in this area long ago.

This excavation site spreads across a defined area of land and is studied by researchers. Visitors should know that access may be limited since it remains an active research location.

Two burial locations at the site show different burial practices and contained different objects placed with the deceased. One grave held a stone tool for scraping, while another featured a copper ornament suggesting trade or social status.

GPS coordinates: 41.75000,-87.70000

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:25