Whites Trace Ridge: WTR2, Archaeological Site

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Name/Title

Whites Trace Ridge: WTR2, Archaeological Site

Entry/Object ID

WTR2.04.21.07

Description

This collection has two (2) casings: one .45-70 and one .38-40 Winchester

Context

Whites Trace Ridge is the ridge running parallel to Whites Trace Branch. Occupied by the miners, the caliber of casings recovered suggests a long-range fire, sniping position.

Collection

Blair Mountain Archaeology

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Blair Mountain Archaeology Group

Notes

now collection of Kenny King

Material

Brass

Location

Location

Box

Blair Box #1

Shelf

Unit A: Shelf 4

Room

Artifact Storage Room

Category

Storage

Moved By

Shaun Slifer

Date

August 4, 2021

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Blair Mountain Archaeology Group

Related Places

Place

Location

Blair Area: Whites Trace Ridge

Region

Blair Area, Blair Mountain Battlefield, Southeast

Continent

North America

Provenance

Provenance Detail

Archaeological Find

Notes

04/21/2007