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Name Details:
Named By: Toby Morrows
Named For: County in Iowa
Date Identified: 1984
Type Site:
Webster
(Provisional)
Cluster:
Commonly Utilized Material:
Date:
Cultural Period:
1,400 - 500 B.P.
Mississippian
Roman to Medieval Warm
Glacial Period:
Culture:
Outline is Representative of Common Size and Shape:
Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a small triangular side notch point with a flattened cross section. The blade is primarily straight, but may vary to excurvate. Shallow narrow U-shaped notches
enter low on the blade forming a horizontal shoulder and an expanded stem. The base is convex. This
point has a random flaking pattern.
Size Measurements: Data Needed
Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
This point is named for a county in central Iowa is found into the surrounding region.
Related / Associated Points:
Additional Comments:
Pictures:
Other points in this Cluster:
Point Validity: Provisional Type
Morrow is a professional
archeologist who has served in many professional archeologist roles including Chief Archaeologist for the State of Iowa. This point was named in his book on Iowa
projectile point, but has not or limited professional references. This is a provisional type.
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Age Details:
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References: (See Reference Page, Entry Number):
30
Webster Projectile Point, Webster Arrowhead
