Outline is Representative of Size and Shape:
Name Details:
Identified By: T. M. N. Lewis and
Madeline Kneberg
Named For: Southern Appalachian Range
Date Identified: 1956
Type Site: The Camp Creek Site, Tennessee
Identified By: T. M. N. Lewis and
Madeline Kneberg
Named For: Southern Appalachian Range
Date Identified: 1956
Type Site: The Camp Creek Site, Tennessee
Point Validity:
Valid type
Lewis was a prominent anthropologist and professor at the University of Tennessee. He was instrumental in the formation of the Tennessee Archaeological Society and Tennessee Archaeologist journal where he served as editor. Kneberg was a prominent anthropologist and professor at the University of Tennessee. She is most recognized for her excavations through-out the Tennessee River Valley. This type was named in a professional publication and has many professional references. This is considered a valid type.
Lewis was a prominent anthropologist and professor at the University of Tennessee. He was instrumental in the formation of the Tennessee Archaeological Society and Tennessee Archaeologist journal where he served as editor. Kneberg was a prominent anthropologist and professor at the University of Tennessee. She is most recognized for her excavations through-out the Tennessee River Valley. This type was named in a professional publication and has many professional references. This is considered a valid type.
Appalachian Stemmed
Cluster: Savannah River Cluster Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a medium to large (2.4 to 4.8 inches) triangular stemmed point with an elliptical cross section. The blade has an excurvate shape. The shoulders are most commonly at an upward angle, but may be horizontal. The stem is straight, but may have a slight expanding or contracting shape. The base is straight to concave. The point is commonly crudely made and has a random flaking pattern.
Size Measurements:
Length - 60 to 120 mm , Stem Length - 16 mm average, Blade Width - 38 mm average, Stem Width - 16 mm average, Thickness - 10 to 18 mm
Length - 60 to 120 mm , Stem Length - 16 mm average, Blade Width - 38 mm average, Stem Width - 16 mm average, Thickness - 10 to 18 mm
Commonly Utilized Material:
This point is most commonly made out of quartz and quartzite.
This point is most commonly made out of quartz and quartzite.
Additional Comments:
Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
This point is primarily found in western Tennessee and Kentucky and into Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and into Alabama. It's primary concentration is in the southern Appalachian range.
This point is primarily found in western Tennessee and Kentucky and into Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and into Alabama. It's primary concentration is in the southern Appalachian range.
Age / Periods:
Date: 4,500 - 3,500 B.P.
Cultural Period: Late Archaic
Glacial Period: Neoglacial
Culture:
Date: 4,500 - 3,500 B.P.
Cultural Period: Late Archaic
Glacial Period: Neoglacial
Culture:
Age Details:
Similar Points:
Abbey, Arredondo, Bascom, Broad River, Elora, Fox Creek, Genesee, Gypsy, Hamilton, Johnson, Kirk, Levy, Maples, Piedmont, Seminole, Swatara, Thonotosassa, Wacissa
Abbey, Arredondo, Bascom, Broad River, Elora, Fox Creek, Genesee, Gypsy, Hamilton, Johnson, Kirk, Levy, Maples, Piedmont, Seminole, Swatara, Thonotosassa, Wacissa
Other points in this cluster / Related / Associated Points:
Holms (Savannah River Narrow Stem), Savannah River, Savannah River Small
Holms (Savannah River Narrow Stem), Savannah River, Savannah River Small
