1987 Henry County, Indiana Woodland Indians Archaeology Dig Excavation by Ball State University.
This burial site is touted as a place of special signifigance for the Woodland Indians. The remains of
approximately 10 people were found here with other artifacts including arrowheads and pottery.
The Commisary site , approximately 500 yards away from this site contained the remains of more
than 100 prehistoric mid to late Woodland Indians. The remains revealed evidence that as many as
800 Indian's occupied this area at one time.
One of the remains found was that of an infant named Angus by the arcaeologist who found the
remains.
1,000 Year old skull among finds in henry County WoodlandIndiana Dig.
The Indians in the Eastern Woodland Culture lived east of the Plains Indians. These Indians, like the
Indians of the other cultures depended on the natural resources around them for all of their basic
needs. Because these Indians lived in the forests, they were called the Eastern Woodland Indians.
Their food, shelter, clothing, weapons, and tools came from the forests around them. They lived in
villages near a lake or stream. The Woodland Indians lived in wigwams and long-houses. The
Iroquois, Cherokee, and Mound Builders were important Woodland tribes.
The following are some photographs of the 1987 Woodland Indian archaeology dig in Henry County.
These photos and articles were sent in to us by Mom Jones....we'd like to thank her for the awesome
photographs....she was there! Click the pic to enlarge photo!
This burial site is touted as a place of special signifigance for the Woodland Indians. The remains of
approximately 10 people were found here with other artifacts including arrowheads and pottery.
The Commisary site , approximately 500 yards away from this site contained the remains of more
than 100 prehistoric mid to late Woodland Indians. The remains revealed evidence that as many as
800 Indian's occupied this area at one time.
One of the remains found was that of an infant named Angus by the arcaeologist who found the
remains.
1,000 Year old skull among finds in henry County WoodlandIndiana Dig.
The Indians in the Eastern Woodland Culture lived east of the Plains Indians. These Indians, like the
Indians of the other cultures depended on the natural resources around them for all of their basic
needs. Because these Indians lived in the forests, they were called the Eastern Woodland Indians.
Their food, shelter, clothing, weapons, and tools came from the forests around them. They lived in
villages near a lake or stream. The Woodland Indians lived in wigwams and long-houses. The
Iroquois, Cherokee, and Mound Builders were important Woodland tribes.
The following are some photographs of the 1987 Woodland Indian archaeology dig in Henry County.
These photos and articles were sent in to us by Mom Jones....we'd like to thank her for the awesome
photographs....she was there! Click the pic to enlarge photo!
| Massacre of Indians Near Markleville, Indiana In 1894 9 Indians were murdered by white men near this spot. First execution of white men for killing Indians. |
| Trail of Death Marks the spot where the Potawatomi Indians were forced to begin their long march to the west. Many perished along the way. |
| Artifacts collected in and around Indiana. Many found near the Ohio River. I believe this photo was sent in by Barry. |
Tribes in Indiana
Delaware
Huron
Miami
Kickapoo
Mingo
Munsee
Ottawa
Piankasha
Piankenshaw
Pottawattomi
Shawnee
Shockey
Stockbridge
Wea
Wyandot.
Delaware
Huron
Miami
Kickapoo
Mingo
Munsee
Ottawa
Piankasha
Piankenshaw
Pottawattomi
Shawnee
Shockey
Stockbridge
Wea
Wyandot.
| Indian Burial Mound located in Henry County Park. |
| MOUNDS STATE PARK On October 7, 1930, the Madison County Historical Society donated to the Indiana State Department of Conservation (Department of Natural Resources) a 254 acre tract of land containing an elaborate burial mound complex which they had acquired earlier in 1930 from the Union Traction Company, thus Mounds State Park was created. |
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| Inside a longhouse of the Powhatan Woodland Indian Tribe |
| "Longhouse built by the Powhatan Woodland Indians. |
EARLY WOODLAND INDIANS
The Early Woodland time period dates to 600 to 200 BC. They were the first native americans to use
ceramics. The pottery was thick. It didn't have any decorations. The sides were made rough by
pressing a cord into the side. They had different kinds of projectile points. Stemmed points were
common. They had houses about 4 by 6 meters. They were just temporary houses because they
lived at a site for a couple months and then they would move. They had small camps near the
bases of bluffs, in the valley, and near rivers. They gathered nuts and berries. They also ate
mussels and fish.
LATE WOODLAND INDIANS
The Late Woodland time period is from 250 A.D. to 800 A.D. The Late Woodland Indians ate corn,
sunflower seeds, wild plants, and meat. They had bows and arrows that could shoot far away.
There was competition for resources. Archeologists think there was competition going on because
they found arrows in the the deceased. Archeologists think they fought over good farm land.
Because large populations were living so close together, it started spreading diseases. The
houses they lived in were about 5 by 5 meters. They had large settlements. They had ceramics that
were thin and had little decoration.
The Early Woodland time period dates to 600 to 200 BC. They were the first native americans to use
ceramics. The pottery was thick. It didn't have any decorations. The sides were made rough by
pressing a cord into the side. They had different kinds of projectile points. Stemmed points were
common. They had houses about 4 by 6 meters. They were just temporary houses because they
lived at a site for a couple months and then they would move. They had small camps near the
bases of bluffs, in the valley, and near rivers. They gathered nuts and berries. They also ate
mussels and fish.
LATE WOODLAND INDIANS
The Late Woodland time period is from 250 A.D. to 800 A.D. The Late Woodland Indians ate corn,
sunflower seeds, wild plants, and meat. They had bows and arrows that could shoot far away.
There was competition for resources. Archeologists think there was competition going on because
they found arrows in the the deceased. Archeologists think they fought over good farm land.
Because large populations were living so close together, it started spreading diseases. The
houses they lived in were about 5 by 5 meters. They had large settlements. They had ceramics that
were thin and had little decoration.
| Woodland Indian village. |
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| DREAMCATCHERS" Only good dreams will be allowed to filter through . . . Bad dreams will stay in the net, disappearing with the light of day." |
| Prehistoric Mound Builders were the first inhabitants of what is Henry County today. Later Delaware Indians occupied the area. Henry County was formed from what was known as the "New Purchase" resulting from the 1818 Treaty of St. Mary's. The county was established June 1, 1821. It was named in honor of American Revolution patriot Patrick Henry. |
| DELAWARE COUNTY, INDIANA The County was named for the Delaware Indians, an Eastern tribe which was slowly pushed into Ohio and finally settled in east central Indiana during the 1770's. The Delaware Indians established several towns along the White River, among these Muncietown, near present day Muncie. In 1818, under the Treaty of St. Mary's Ohio the Delawares ceded their holdings in Indiana to the United States government and moved westward. In 1820, Delaware County was opened for settlement. |
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