Larson Site
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Larson Site
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| Nearest city | Lewistown, Illinois |
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| Area | 70 acres (28 ha) |
| NRHP Reference # | 78001145[1] |
| Added to NRHP | November 21, 1978 |
The Larson Site is a prehistoric archaeological site in Fulton County, Illinois, near the city of Lewistown. The site was the location of a Mississippian town and was occupied during the 13th and 14th centuries. The town was one of seven major town sites in the central Illinois River valley and served as a social and economic center for surrounding villages and farms. The artifacts uncovered at the site have been well-preserved and include both organic remains and intact homes, providing significant archaeological evidence regarding the Mississippian way of life.[2]
The site was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 21, 1978.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Staff (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
- ^ Maruszak, Kathleen. National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Larson Site. National Park Service, 1977-09.
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