Potts Creek Rockshelter

Potts Creek Rockshelter is a natural rock shelter in Hoosier National Forest that provided protection from the elements for people in the past. The site remains an important archaeological location showing signs of human activity across different time periods.

Multiple groups of people used this shelter over thousands of years, leaving behind layers of artifacts and remains. The site documents different phases of habitation stretching back into prehistoric times.

Archaeological investigations at the site have uncovered numerous artifacts that document the evolution of indigenous societies and their survival strategies in the Midwest.

The location is set within a forested area and requires hiking through woodland trails to reach it. Visitors should be prepared for changing weather and uneven terrain since the region is hilly.

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: December 14, 2025 18:02