Locus 7 Site
Small-scale archaeological investigation at the site has revealed a wide range of pottery at the site, along with a significant amount of mussel shells; it is believed that a more extensive excavation would yield evidence of small round houses and a stockade. Such a large amount of potential findings has been theorized because of the limited disturbance that the site has seen: unlike most Monongahela sites in the region, it has been damaged only by surface cultivation by local farmers who used only horse-powered equipment.
Locus 7's archaeological significance was recognized in 1980 when it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Notes
^ a: While the source for this statement gives the name as "Douners Run," the United States Geological Survey has recorded the stream's name as given in the text.
^ b: While the source for this statement states that the site lies west of the river, this is impossible, as the land west of the river is part of Washington County.
40°6′24″N 79°50′13″W
References
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
- ^ Michael, Ronald L. (July 16, 1979), National Register of Historic Places Inventory—Nomination Form: Locus 7 Site, National Park Service
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Downer's Run
- ^ DeLorme. Pennsylvania Atlas & Gazetteer. 8th ed. Yarmouth: DeLorme, 2003, 95. ISBN 0-89933-280-3.
Further reading
- Michael, Ronald L. Archaeological and Historical Study of Legislative Route 1070, Sections B10-B90. N.p.: Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, 1977.