Potts Creek Rockshelter
Potts Creek Rockshelter, Archaeological site in Crawford County, Indiana, US.
The natural rock formation in Hoosier National Forest extends over 0.1 acres, providing shelter against weather conditions at coordinates 38°13'42"N, 86°33'45"W.
Multiple Native American groups, including Archaic, Woodland, and Paleo-Indian tribes, utilized this location for temporary settlement throughout different prehistoric periods.
Archaeological investigations at the site have uncovered numerous artifacts that document the evolution of indigenous societies and their survival strategies in the Midwest.
The site is located 1.25 miles east of St. Croix along State Road 62, with access regulated to protect the archaeological resources.
The rockshelter, designated under Smithsonian trinomial 12CR110, received National Register of Historic Places recognition in February 1987 for its archaeological value.
Location: Indiana
GPS coordinates: 38.22833,-86.56250
Latest update: March 9, 2025 05:55
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