Lewisville in Denton County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Lewisville Prehistoric Site
(1.5 Miles Southeast)
Photographed By J Frye Fort Worth TX, March 31, 2022
1. Lewisville Prehistoric Site Marker
During the construction of Lewisville Dam in 1950, a number of aboriginal artifacts were unearthed; archeologists conducted several excavations (1952-57) before the waters of Garza-Little Elm Reservoir covered the site. The excavations revealed 21 hearths, vegetable matter, animal bone fragments and lignite (coal) which was used for fuel. Scientific radiocarbon dating techniques indicate the organic material is approximately 12,000 years old. The Lewisville discoveries are similar in age and content to findings at the Clovis site in New Mexico. (1980)Erected 1980 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3080.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1950.
Location. 33° 4.15′ N, 96° 59.53′ W. Marker is in Lewisville, Texas, in Denton County. Marker is on Roadrunner Trail south of Trotliner Road. The marker is located inside Lewisville Lake Park, in Sailboard Point area near the dam. Touch for map
Photographed By J Frye Fort Worth TX, March 31, 2022
2. Lewisville Prehistoric Site Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Smith Cemetery (approx. 1.1 miles away); Lane Chapel C.M.E. Church (approx. 1.9 miles away); McCurley Cemetery (approx. 2.1 miles away); McCombs Cemetery (approx. 3.8 miles away); Texas International Pop Festival (approx. 4½ miles away); Swisher Cemetery (approx. 5.1 miles away); Flower Mound Presbyterian Church (approx. 5.3 miles away); Chinn's Chapel Methodist Church (approx. 5.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lewisville.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 1, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 31, 2022, by J Frye of Fort Worth, Texas. This page has been viewed 178 times since then and 43 times this year. Last updated on April 1, 2022, by J Frye of Fort Worth, Texas. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 31, 2022, by J Frye of Fort Worth, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
