John Chapman Village Site facts for kids
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John Chapman Village Site
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| Location | Along Illinois Route 84 south of Hanover, Illinois |
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| Area | 53.6 acres (21.7 ha) |
| Built | 1170 |
| Architectural style | earthwork |
| NRHP reference No. | 09001058 |
| Added to NRHP | December 10, 2009 |
The John Chapman Village Site is a very old archaeological site. It is found in the Apple River Valley near Hanover, Illinois. This special place includes an ancient village and a unique platform mound. This mound is the only one of its kind in the Apple River Valley.
People lived in this village from about 1100 to 1250 A.D. This time was the end of the Late Woodland period and the start of the Mississippian period. The site shows a special time of change between these two periods. This change is called the Bennett Phase.
What Makes This Site Special?
Archaeologists are like history detectives. They think the John Chapman Village Site was part of a big trade network. This network might have connected Cahokia to other towns further north. One such town was Aztalan.
Clues from the Past
The things found at the site help prove this idea. These items are called artifacts. They show that people traded goods and ideas across long distances. This helps us understand how ancient communities worked together.
Protecting History
The John Chapman Village Site is an important piece of history. It helps us learn about early people in Illinois.
National Recognition
Because it is so important, the site was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This happened on December 10, 2009. Being on this list helps protect the site for future generations.
