Name/Title
Point, ProjectileDescription
Projectile Point - Adena Stemmed; commonly known as "Beaver-tail" points. This point is characterized by its rounded stem. This point exhibits intact cortex on the edge of the stem, which is also characteristic of these points. Also exhibits weak corner notches. Color - gray. Adena Stemmed Points are diagnostic of the Adena culture of the Early Woodland Period. Point Found in Collection on a board with a note saying that it was found in Shelby County and donated by M/M Harry C. Morrison. References: Projectile Points and Their Chronology" Noel D. Justice p. 19Use
800-200 BC, Early Woodland PeriodCollection
At. to M/M Harry C. MorrisonAcquisition
Accession
1988.001Source or Donor
At. to M/M Harry C. MorrisonMade/Created
Place
County
Shelby CountyState/Province
IndianaCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaNotes
Date: 800 B.C.-200 B.C.Create Date
January 3, 2002Update Date
April 4, 2024