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Name Details:
Named By: Dale L. McElrath and Andrew C. Fortie
Named For:
Date Identified: 1983
Type Site: Mo-Pac (Missouri Pacific) #2 site
Mo-Pac
Cluster:
Commonly Utilized Material:
Date:
Cultural Period:
2,900- 2,600 B.P.
Late Archaic to Early Woodland
Neoglacial
Glacial Period:
Culture:
Outline is Representative of Size and Shape:
Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a medium triangular corner notch point with an elliptical cross
section. The blade is excurvate. Notches enter from the corner of the pre-form forming a shoulder that is slightly barbed and an expanding stem. The base may vary from straight to slightly
convex. This point has a random flaking pattern.
Size Measurements: Data Needed
Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
This type is found in Illinois.
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Point Validity: Valid Type
McElrath is a archaeologist for the Illinois State Archeology Survey Prairie Research Institute. Fortie is an anthropologist for the Illinois State Archaeology Survey, Prairie
Research Institute and a professor at the University of Illinois. This point was named in a professional publication, and has limited professional references. This is considered a valid type.
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References: (See Reference Page, Entry Number):
30, 99
Mo-Pac Projectile Point, Mo-Pac Arrowhead
