Edgewater Park Site

Edgewater Park Site is an archaeological location along the Iowa River near Coralville where researchers uncovered evidence of ancient human settlement. The site contains two distinct hearths and areas where people produced and worked with stone tools.

People lived at this riverbank location during the Late Archaic period approximately 3,800 years ago, according to research conducted at the site. This settlement reflects a time when residents were beginning to explore new ways of obtaining and managing food sources.

Excavations revealed the seasonal patterns of ancient inhabitants who traveled along the Iowa River while adapting to early plant domestication practices.

The location sits directly along the Iowa River, making it easy to find and move around the area. Visitors should consult research documentation available through local institutions to gain fuller understanding of what they are seeing.

Plant remains show that early residents grew small-grained grains that did not originate in the region, alongside wild species that grew naturally nearby. This combination suggests people were already experimenting with cultivation and sharing knowledge about different plant types.

Location: Iowa

GPS coordinates: 41.68200,-91.55700

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:01