Adams County Paleo-Indian District

Adams County Paleo-Indian District is an archaeological site spanning 175 acres with multiple prehistoric occupation layers in Adams County. The scattered remains include flaked stone tools, scrapers, gravers, and projectile points left by ancient hunters.

Paleo-Indian hunters first came to this location around 10,000 years ago, drawn by the salt springs where animals gathered to drink. The repeated occupation layers show they returned to this spot across different time periods.

The flaked stone tools and projectile points found here reveal how early hunters worked and what they valued. Their choice to return to this location repeatedly shows it held practical and perhaps social importance for their communities.

The site remains under private ownership, meaning public access is typically restricted without special permission. Visitors interested in research or archaeological study need to contact the landowner well in advance.

The salt springs here created a natural gathering point where both prey animals and predators came to drink, making it a predictable hunting location. This reliable water source made the location exceptionally productive for hunters across thousands of years.