Barnes Creek (Wisconsin) facts for kids
Barnes Creek is a small waterway located in the village of Pleasant Prairie. This village is in southeastern Kenosha County, Wisconsin, United States. The creek flows near Wisconsin Highway 165 and goes under Wisconsin Highway 32 (Sheridan Road). From there, it travels eastward through Carol Beach and eventually flows into Lake Michigan. Barnes Creek is about 3.7 miles (6 kilometers) long.
Barnes Creek Site
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Barnes Creek Site
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| Nearest city | Kenosha, Wisconsin |
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| Area | 6 acres (2.4 ha) |
| Built | 0200 |
| NRHP reference No. | 77000032 |
| Added to NRHP | July 20, 1977 |
The area around Barnes Creek is very important for archaeology. Archaeology is the study of human history through digging up old sites and artifacts. This special place is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Ancient Settlements at Barnes Creek
The Barnes Creek site was once home to ancient American Indian settlements. These settlements date back to the mid-Woodland periods. This time period was from about 200 to 1400 AD. Finding these old sites helps us learn about the people who lived here long ago.
