Outline is Representative of Size and Shape:
Name Details:
Identified By: Madeline Kneberg and Thomas M. N. Lewis
Named For: Type Site
Date Identified: 1957
Type Site: Camp Creek Site, near Greenville, Greene County, Tennessee
Identified By: Madeline Kneberg and Thomas M. N. Lewis
Named For: Type Site
Date Identified: 1957
Type Site: Camp Creek Site, near Greenville, Greene County, Tennessee
Point Validity:
Valid type
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. 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. This type was named in a professional publication and has professional references. This is considered a valid type.
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. 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. This type was named in a professional publication and has professional references. This is considered a valid type.
Greenville Lanceolate
Cluster: Copena Cluster Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a medium (1.25 to 2 inches) lanceolate point with an elliptical cross section. The blade is primarily excurvate with the curving at the tip and parallel to slightly contracting sides. The hafting area is primarily straight. Most examples have secondary flaking a the blade. The base may vary from slightly concave to slightly convex. Basal thinning is commonly seen. This point has a random flaking pattern.
Size Measurements:
Total Length- 29 to 50 mm (average 33 to 40 mm), Width - 15 to 30 mm (average 19 to 22 mm), Thickness - 6 to 9 mm
Total Length- 29 to 50 mm (average 33 to 40 mm), Width - 15 to 30 mm (average 19 to 22 mm), Thickness - 6 to 9 mm
Commonly Utilized Material:
Additional Comments:
This point is generally wider and thicker than the Guntersville point.
This point is generally wider and thicker than the Guntersville point.
Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
This point is primarily found from the western edge of the Appalachians to Greenville Tennessee and into southern Alabama. This point may be found through out the Tennessee River Valley and it tributaries.
This point is primarily found from the western edge of the Appalachians to Greenville Tennessee and into southern Alabama. This point may be found through out the Tennessee River Valley and it tributaries.
Age / Periods:
Date: 2,100 - 1,750 B.P.
Cultural Period: Early to Middle Woodland
Glacial Period: Roman Warm
Culture:
Date: 2,100 - 1,750 B.P.
Cultural Period: Early to Middle Woodland
Glacial Period: Roman Warm
Culture:
Age Details:
Other points in this cluster / Related / Associated Points:
Candy Creek, Copena, Copena Articulated, Copena Round Base, Copena Triangular
Candy Creek, Copena, Copena Articulated, Copena Round Base, Copena Triangular
