Doerschuk Site
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Site 31Mg22
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 Location in North Carolina
Location in the United States
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| Location | Eastern side of the Yadkin River, east of Badin, Badin, North Carolina |
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| Area | 5 acres (2.0 ha) |
| NRHP reference No. | 85001750 |
| Added to NRHP | August 5, 1985 |
The Doerschuk Site (also known by its special code, 31Mg22) is an important place where scientists have found clues about ancient people. It's an archaeological site near Badin, North Carolina, in Montgomery County. This site holds remains from the Archaic period, which was a very long time ago in North America.
What is the Doerschuk Site?
This special place was first discovered in 1948 by H. M. Doerschuk, who it is named after. Today, the Doerschuk Site is owned by the Aluminum Company of America (ALCOA).
In 1985, the Doerschuk Site was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This is a list of places in the United States that are important to history. Being on this list helps protect the site so future generations can learn from it.
Finding Ancient Clues
In 1949, archaeologists, who are scientists who study human history by digging up old things, started digging at the Doerschuk Site. These digs are called excavations. During these excavations, they found many interesting items.
Digging Up History
One of the most important discoveries at the Doerschuk Site was a type of unique spear point. These spear points were very special because they helped archaeologists understand more about the Middle Archaic period. This period lasted from about 6000 to 3000 BC.
By studying the different styles of spear points found, scientists could divide the Middle Archaic period into smaller time frames. This was especially helpful for understanding the history of the Piedmont region of North Carolina. Similar spear points were also found at other nearby sites, like the Lowder's Ferry site. These findings help us learn how ancient people lived and used tools thousands of years ago.
