John Roy Site facts for kids
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John Roy Site
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 Location in Illinois
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| Location | Southwest of the junction of 1700th Ave. and 2950th St. |
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| Nearest city | Clayton, Illinois |
| Area | 3 acres (1.2 ha) |
| NRHP reference No. | 78001109 |
| Added to NRHP | May 22, 1978 |
The John Roy Site is a very old place in Adams County, Illinois, near Clayton, Illinois. It's an archaeological site, which means it's where scientists study human history by digging up old things. This site shows us how people lived long ago, even before Christopher Columbus arrived in America.
Scientists believe a village was here during a time called the Woodland period. People lived at the John Roy Site from about 450 to 650 A.D. Five ancient burial mounds are also part of this important area.
Discovering the John Roy Site
The John Roy Site is special because of where it is located. Most villages from the Woodland period were found in river valleys. But this site is on higher ground, away from the rivers.
Scientists think this location might be linked to how people started growing plants. The site has many old seeds, which helps us learn about early farming.
Ancient Farmers and Weavers
The discoveries at the John Roy Site give us clues about daily life. The many seeds found here show that people were learning to farm. This was a big step in how people got their food.
Scientists also found pieces of woven items. These are very rare to find from such an old time. These pieces help us understand how people learned to weave cloth or baskets.
Protecting History
The John Roy Site is a very important place for understanding ancient history. Because of its value, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 22, 1978. This helps protect the site so that scientists can keep learning from it. It also makes sure future generations can learn about the people who lived here long ago.
