Outline is Representative of Size and Shape:
Name Details:
Identified By: Madeline Kneberg
Named For: Location of Type Site on the Nolichucky River
Date Identified: 1957
Type Site: Camp Creek Site, Greene County, Tennessee
Identified By: Madeline Kneberg
Named For: Location of Type Site on the Nolichucky River
Date Identified: 1957
Type Site: Camp Creek Site, 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. This type was named in a professional publication and has many 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. This type was named in a professional publication and has many professional references. This is considered a valid type.
Nolichucky Triangular
Cluster: Copena Cluster Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a small to medium (1 to 2 inches) auriculate point with an elliptical cross section. The blade may vary from excurvate to straight. The blade may be incurvate to straight at the hafting area. The base flares out forming articulates or ears. The base is concave, however may range to straight. Basal thinning is commonly seen. This point has a random flaking pattern.
Size Measurements:
Total Length -37 mm average, Blade Width - 16 mm average, Base Width - 17 mm average, Neck Width - 15 mm average, Thickness - 6 mm average
Total Length -37 mm average, Blade Width - 16 mm average, Base Width - 17 mm average, Neck Width - 15 mm average, Thickness - 6 mm average
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Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
This point is primarily found in the upper to mid Tennessee River basin.
This point is primarily found in the upper to mid Tennessee River basin.
Age / Periods:
Date: 2,000 - 1,500 B.P.
Cultural Period: Late Woodland
Glacial Period: Roman Warm
Culture:
Date: 2,000 - 1,500 B.P.
Cultural Period: Late Woodland
Glacial Period: Roman Warm
Culture:
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Other points in this cluster / Related / Associated Points:
Candy Creek, Copena, Copena Articulated, Copena Round Base, Copena Triangular, Greenville
Candy Creek, Copena, Copena Articulated, Copena Round Base, Copena Triangular, Greenville
