Clear Lake Site, Archaeological site in Sand Ridge State Park, Illinois, United States.
Clear Lake Site is an archaeological location in Sand Ridge State Park covering 9.5 acres with remains of a settlement and two burial mounds from prehistoric times. The place holds artifacts and structural evidence from multiple periods of habitation spanning thousands of years.
University researchers began studying this location in 1932 and uncovered thousands of pottery pieces throughout their work. The excavations revealed that people inhabited the area continuously over many centuries.
Multiple communities occupied this location across centuries, leaving behind evidence of how they lived and organized their settlements. The site shows how people from different periods used the same land and adapted to changes over time.
This location is situated within Sand Ridge State Park and can be explored as part of a park visit. The recovered items are displayed at the Illinois State Museum, where visitors can learn more about regional archaeology.
Excavations here uncovered every type of pottery known to the region, making it a key reference point for researchers. This complete collection helped archaeologists understand differences between the various groups that lived here.
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