Mantle Rock Archeological District, Archaeological site in Livingston County, United States.
Mantle Rock Archeological District is an archaeological site with natural sandstone rock formations and springs in the McGilligan Creek watershed. The landscape includes forest trails and historic routes that pass through the valley.
The site was a major stopping point in 1838 when over 1,000 Cherokee waited there during winter. This event marks a critical moment in the forced migration of this nation.
This place holds traces of Cherokee passage and preserves sites where travelers stopped during their journey through the valley. Archaeological remains here show how people moved through and used the landscape.
The site is reached via a loop trail that follows some historic routes and passes through wooded areas and springs. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes and be prepared for uneven ground throughout the walk.
The district also takes in a stretch of the original Salem-Golconda Road, an early overland route through the valley. The 215-acre district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004 and holds one contributing site and one contributing structure.
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