Cow-Killer Site, Melvern Lake, Kansas,The

Name/Title

Cow-Killer Site, Melvern Lake, Kansas,The

Entry/Object ID

L1994.11.17

Description

The Cow-Killer Site, Melvern Lake, Kansas was discovered during removal of fill from highway U.S. 75 in Osage County, Kansas. The earliest cultural level was found at 9 to 12 1/2 feet below the original ground level, while the Early Ceramic period was found 3 to 6 feet below the original ground surface, and a more recent cultural component was found within the disturbed top soil. Twenty-five figures, 45 plates and 13 Tables add to the information contained in the writing. 229/Softbound/Illustrations/Photographs/Tables

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Book

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Other Documents

Nomenclature Class

Documentary Objects

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Search Terms

Anthropology, Ceramic Period, Plains Woodland Indians, Tools, Weapons, Prehistoric, Historic, Native American, Kansas, Osage County, Kansas, Melvern Lake

Book Details

Author

Reynolds, John D.

Place Published

City

Topeka

State/Province

Kansas

Date Published

1984

Call No.

Archaeology RE

Notes

Copy No.: 1

Condition

Overall Condition

Excellent