Outline is Representative of Size and Shape:
Name Details:
Identified By: Richard L. George
Named For: Garver's Ferry Pennsylvania
Date Identified: 1982
Type Site: Blawnox, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Identified By: Richard L. George
Named For: Garver's Ferry Pennsylvania
Date Identified: 1982
Type Site: Blawnox, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Point Validity:
Valid type
George was a professional archaeologist for the Carnegie Museum who published many books and served on the board of trustees for the Society of Pennsylvania Archeology. This type was named in a professional publication, but has not professional references. This is a provisional type.
George was a professional archaeologist for the Carnegie Museum who published many books and served on the board of trustees for the Society of Pennsylvania Archeology. This type was named in a professional publication, but has not professional references. This is a provisional type.
Garver's Ferry Stemmed
Cluster:
Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a small triangular expanding stem point with an elliptical cross section. The blade is primarily excurvate, but may range to straight. The shoulders vary from horizontal to slightly barbed. The stem is slightly expanding with a straight to slightly convex base. This point has a random flaking pattern
Size Measurements:
Length - 20 to 30 mm (average 25 mm), Stem Length - 4 to 9 mm, Blade Width - 16 to 26 mm (average 20 mm), Stem Width - 10 to 18 mm
Length - 20 to 30 mm (average 25 mm), Stem Length - 4 to 9 mm, Blade Width - 16 to 26 mm (average 20 mm), Stem Width - 10 to 18 mm
Commonly Utilized Material:
cherts and jasper
cherts and jasper
Additional Comments:
Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
This point is primarily found in west central Pennsylvania and the surrounding region.
This point is primarily found in west central Pennsylvania and the surrounding region.
Age / Periods:
Date: 1,800 - 1,300 B.P.
Cultural Period: Woodland
Glacial Period: Roman Warm to Vandal Minimum
Culture:
Date: 1,800 - 1,300 B.P.
Cultural Period: Woodland
Glacial Period: Roman Warm to Vandal Minimum
Culture:
Age Details:
Similar Points:
Brewerton, Crooked Creek, Dewart Stemmed, Lamoka, Merrimack, Neville, Palmer. Wading River
Brewerton, Crooked Creek, Dewart Stemmed, Lamoka, Merrimack, Neville, Palmer. Wading River
Other points in this cluster / Related / Associated Points:
