Roberts Farm Site (36LA1) facts for kids
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Roberts Farm Site (36LA1)
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 Location in Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Location | On a knoll above the Conestoga River, just before its confluence with the Susquehanna River, Manor Township, Pennsylvania |
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| Area | 7.5 acres (3.0 ha) |
| NRHP reference No. | 86000830 |
| Added to NRHP | April 3, 1986 |
The Roberts Farm Site (36LA1) is an old archaeological site in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It is located above the Conestoga River in Manor Township. An archaeological site is a place where people find clues about how people lived long ago.
This special place was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. This list helps protect important historical sites across the United States.
Discovering the Past at Roberts Farm
People have dug at the Roberts Farm Site to learn about its history. These digs, called excavations, happened in 1931-1932 and again in 1971. The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission led these important efforts.
What Archaeologists Found
During the excavations, archaeologists found a large village. This village belonged to the Susquehannock people. It was a fortified village, meaning it had defenses to protect it. They also found a cemetery there.
The village and cemetery date back to a time called the Late Woodland/Protohistoric period. This period was before Europeans came to the area. People lived at this site for a very long time, from the Late Archaic period up until about 1650.
Protecting the Site
Because of its importance, the Roberts Farm Site was officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. This helps make sure the site is protected for future generations to study and learn from.
