Copper Culture State Park, Archaeological state park in Oconto, United States
The 42-acre park spans along the Oconto River banks, featuring natural areas, farmlands, archaeological sites, and a Native American museum.
Carbon dating from 1953 revealed human settlements dating back 7,510 years, making it one of the oldest burial grounds in eastern North America.
The Old Copper Complex Native Americans created tools through annealing, establishing themselves as the first metalsmiths in the Western Hemisphere.
The Copper Culture Museum operates daily from Memorial Day to Labor Day, offering free admission, guided tours, and educational exhibits about ancient copper tools.
Archaeologists discovered 47 burial pits containing copper artifacts, including spear points, fishhooks, bracelets, and tools made from bones and shells.
Location: Oconto
Inception: 1959
Website: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/parks/copperculture
GPS coordinates: 44.88667,-87.90083
Latest update: March 26, 2025 10:49
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