Renner Village Archeological Site facts for kids
 Location in Missouri
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| Location | Platte County, Missouri,  USA |
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| Region | Platte County, Missouri |
| Coordinates | 39°10′31.04″N 94°36′53.03″W / 39.1752889°N 94.6147306°W |
| History | |
| Founded | 1 CE |
| Abandoned | 1200 CE |
| Cultures | Kansas City Hopewell, Middle Mississippian culture |
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| Excavation dates | 1937, 1954, 1980 to 1993, 2009 |
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| Architectural details | Number of monuments: |
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Renner Village Archeological Site
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| NRHP reference No. | 69000123 |
| Added to NRHP | April 16, 1969 |
| Responsible body: Local government | |
The Renner Village Archeological Site (also known as 23PL1) is an important archaeological site in Riverside, Missouri. It's a place where scientists study the past by digging up old objects. This site was once a village for different groups of people.
People from the Kansas City Hopewell culture lived here from about 1 CE to 500 CE. Later, people from the Middle Mississippian culture lived there until about 1200 CE. The site was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 16, 1969. This means it's a special place protected for its historical importance.
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What Is the Renner Village Site?
The Renner Village Site is a prehistoric village. This means people lived there before written history began. It is located in Platte County, Missouri, near where Line Creek meets the Missouri River.
Archaeologists have found many interesting things here. These objects tell us about the daily lives of the Hopewell and Mississippian people. The site is one of several important Kansas City Hopewell sites in the area.
Who Explored the Site?
The Renner Village Site has been explored many times by archaeologists. These scientists carefully dig up and study old things. Their work helps us understand how people lived long ago.
Early Digs and Discoveries
The first official dig happened in 1937. Waldo Wedel, an archaeologist from the US National Museum, led this excavation. He found special pottery with unique designs. This pottery is typical of the Hopewell tradition.
In 1954, the Kansas City Archaeological Society did more digging. Later, Gary Brenner led excavations from 1980 to 1993. Each time, new clues about the past were uncovered.
Saving the Site: A Community Effort
In 2009, there was a discussion about building a new playground at the site. Many people, including archaeologists and local residents, were worried. They wanted to protect the historical area.
The city council of Riverside listened to everyone's concerns. They decided to pay for special "rescue excavations." This meant archaeologists could quickly dig and save important artifacts before construction.
Cultural Resource Services Group helped with this work in 2009. After the excavations, the area was opened to the public in spring 2010. It is now called Renner-Brenner Park. The park is named after two families who owned the land.
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