Shawnee Old Fields Village Site

Archaeological site

United States historic place
Shawnee Old Fields Village Site
Nearest cityOldtown, Maryland
Built1697
NRHP reference No.75000150 [1]
Added to NRHPMay 12, 1975

The Shawnee Old Fields Village Site, is an archaeological site near Oldtown in Allegany County, Maryland. The site contains Late Woodland and Contact period artifacts. An area between the site and the river's edge may be the location of a number of short-term camps and/or dwelling units. The first confirmed archeological manifestation of the several historically documented Shawnee villages in Maryland. It is believed to have been the home of Chief Opessa Straight Tail, a Shawnee leader.[2]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. April 15, 2008.
  2. ^ "Maryland Historical Trust". National Register of Historic Places: Shawnee Old Fields Village Archeological Site. Maryland Historical Trust. October 5, 2008.

External links

  • Shawnee Old Fields Village Archeological Site, Allegany County, including photo in 1974, at Maryland Historical Trust
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