Details in the Dirt
| | Strawtown Koteewi | |
We have uncovered multiple dwelling structures, stockade walls, hearths, storage pits, middens (trash pits), and thousands of artifacts. Many of the material cultural items have long since decomposed, but fragments remain.
Notice the circular stains in the concrete of the mock archaeological excavation. These circular stains represent decomposed posts. These post hole remains were once tree saplings that made up the walls of the dwelling structure. Over time the posts rot away and all that remains are stains in the soil.
We have recreated a partially decomposing structure
that extends into the mock excavation. You can
use your imagination to see how a structure
decomposes over time and what is left behind
after hundreds of years.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 40° 7.579′ N, 85° 57.015′ W. Marker is in Strawtown, Indiana, in Hamilton County. It is on Strawtown Avenue 0.3 miles west of Essig Avenue, on the right
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Regionally, this marker is in Central Indiana and specifically in Greater Indianapolis. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Mock Excavation (here, next to this marker); Daily Life Structure (a few steps from this marker); The Stockade Wall (within shouting distance of this marker); Archaeology in Action (within shouting distance of this marker); Village Welcome (within shouting distance of this marker); The Community Structure (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to Strawtown Koteewi Park (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Oliver Village Site (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map
Credits. This page was last revised on December 22, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 22, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 241 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 22, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
