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INDIANA ARCHAEOLOGY Volume 6 Number 1 2011 Indiana Department of Natural Resources Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology (DHPA) ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Indiana Department of Natural Resources Robert E. Carter, Jr., Director and State Historic Preservation Officer Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology (DHPA) James A. Glass, Ph.D., Director and Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer DHPA Archaeology Staff James R. Jones III, Ph.D., State Archaeologist Amy L. Johnson, Senior Archaeologist and Archaeology Outreach Coordinator Cathy L. Draeger-Williams, Archaeologist Wade T. Tharp, Archaeologist Rachel A. Sharkey, Records Check Coordinator Editors James R. Jones III, Ph.D. Amy L. Johnson Cathy A. Carson Editorial Assistance: Cathy Draeger-Williams Publication Layout: Amy L. Johnson Additional acknowledgments: The editors wish to thank the authors of the submitted articles, as well as all of those who participated in, and contributed to, the archaeological projects which are highlighted. The U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service is gratefully acknow- ledged for their support of Indiana archaeological research as well as this volume. Cover design: The images which are featured on the cover are from several of the individual articles included in this journal. This publication has been funded in part by a grant from the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service‘s Historic Preservation Fund administered by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology. In addition, the projects discussed in several of the articles received federal financial assistance from the Historic Preservation Fund Program for the identification, protection, and/or rehabilitation of historic properties and cultural resources in the State of Indiana. However, the contents and opinions contained in this publication do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of the Interior. Under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the U.S. Department of the Interior prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, or disability in its federally assisted programs. If you believe that you have been discriminated against in any program, activity, or facility as described above, Indiana Archaeology 6(1) 2011 2 or if you desire further information, please write to: Office of Equal Opportunity, U.S. Department of the Interior, 1849 C Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20240. Mission Statement: The Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology promotes the conservation of Indiana’s cultural resources through public education efforts, financial incentives including several grant and tax credit programs, and the administration of state and federally mandated legislation. For further information contact: Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology 402 W. Washington Street, Room W274 Indianapolis, Indiana 46204-2739 Phone: 317/232-1646 Email: [email protected] www.IN.gov/dnr/historic 2011 Indiana Archaeology 6(1) 2011 3 Indiana Archaeology Volume 6 Number 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Notes: The projects discussed in several of the articles, noted below with ―HPF,‖ received federal financial assistance from the Historic Preservation Fund Program for the identification, protection, and/or rehabilitation of historic properties and cultural resources in the State of Indiana. Authors of articles were responsible for ensuring that proper permission for the use of any images in their articles was obtained. Introduction 6 About the Editors and Authors 7 Author Contact Information 11 Articles Looking for Yankeetown in Posey County, Indiana 12 Susan M. Alt, Meghan Buchanan, and Elizabeth Watts (HPF) Archaeological Investigations at the Ellingsworth Site (12 Cl 127), 24 a Mississippian Hamlet of the Falls Mississippian Complex of Southeastern Indiana Craig R. Arnold and Colin D. Graham (HPF) Scientific Recovery Investigations at the Kramer Mound Site (12Sp7): 49 Fieldwork, Stratigraphy and Dating Christopher Bergman Current Investigations at the Kramer Enclosure (12 Al 15): A Western Basin 64 Tradition-Related site in Northeastern Indiana Robert G. McCullough and Colin D. Graham (HPF) Lincoln‘s Boyhood Landscape–Archaeology Education Project, 90 Spencer County, Indiana Staffan D. Peterson, Michael S. Strezewski, and Timothy J. Horsley (HPF) Indiana Archaeology 6(1) 2011 4 Data Recovery Excavations at site 12Fr377: a Multi-component Prehistoric 121 Site in the Whitewater River Valley Charles J. Rinehart, Thomas J. Chadderdon, and Randall M. Withrow Reports / Features The Lick Creek Settlement: An Indiana Nineteenth Century 154 Biracial Community Jeffrey Laswell Urban Archaeology and the Color Line in Indianapolis 159 Paul R. Mullins Excavations at the Harmonist Redware Kiln 164 Michael Strezewski Glossary of Archaeological Terms 167 Prehistoric Indians of Indiana 172 Indiana Archaeology 6(1) 2011 5 INTRODUCTION Per state statute (Indiana Code 14-21-1-12), one of the duties of the Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology (DHPA) is to develop a program of archaeological research and development, including the publication of information regarding archaeological resources in the state. This journal is one of the ways the DHPA addresses that mandate. In addition, Indiana‘s Cultural Resources Management Plan 2005 to 2011 (DHPA 2005:32) also lists educating the public about Indiana‘s prehistoric and historic Native American cultures and identifying, and studying Native American, African-American, and other ethnic and cultural heritage resources, as ways to accomplish several preservation goals. The variety of archaeological sites in Indiana is wide-ranging and impressive. Virtually all of the cultural groups prehistorically and historically in Indiana are represented archaeologically in one way or another. We are pleased to offer this digital document containing articles on a broad range of archaeological and anthropological topics. Archaeology is happening regularly in Indiana, and all of these articles provide the reader with various insights into many important sites, theories, and projects. To view previous volumes of Indiana Archaeology, go to http://www.in. gov/dnr/historic/3676.htm. For those who may not be familiar with some archaeological terms, a helpful glossary of some of these general terms is included in the back of this journal. To also aid the non- archaeologist reader, a general overview of prehistoric time periods may be found at the end of this volume. Additional archaeological outreach documents, including Early Peoples of Indiana, may be accessed at www.IN.gov/dnr/historic. For those readers who may not be familiar with the authors and editors of the volume, biographical information is provided. Feel free to access our Indiana archaeological travel itinerary (http://www.in.gov/dnr/historic/files/travelsarchaeo.pdf) if you would wish to visit an archaeological site. The DHPA also urges you to participate in the annual Indiana Archaeology Month in September. If you have an interest in providing a voluntary financial donation to contribute to archaeology in our state, consider the Archeology Preservation Trust Fund (http://www.in.gov/dnr/historic/5897.htm). With this volume, the editors are introducing a new section—occasional ―reports‖ or ―features‖ on various archaeological topics pertinent to specific regions, counties, or city/towns of Indiana—to disseminate further archaeological information of local, topical, and community interest. If qualified professional archaeologists, professionals in fields related to archaeology, avocational archaeologists, and knowledgeable individuals with expertise in relevant topics wish to tender a credible submission, please contact the editors for consideration prior to submission. If individuals or groups have particular topics or ideas they wish to offer, the editors welcome suggestions. - - JRJ, ALJ Indiana Archaeology 6(1) 2011 6 ABOUT THE EDITORS AND AUTHORS Editors Carson, Catharine A. - Ms. Carson worked for the DHPA as Records Check Coordinator for over 3½ years. She holds a B.A. in Anthropology, with a concentration in archaeology and a minor in geology, from Indiana University- Purdue University Fort Wayne. She has also completed graduate level courses in archaeology, anthropology, and geology at Ball State University. Ms. Carson has over 15 years of archaeological experience in Indiana. Her research interests include Midwestern U.S. prehistory, lithics, chert studies, geo-archaeology, and public awareness of Indiana archaeology. Ms. Carson currently works for ASC Group, Inc. and Hamilton County Parks and Recreation. She was one of the editors of this volume. Johnson, Amy L. - Ms. Johnson, Senior Archaeologist and Archaeology Outreach Coordinator holds a B.S. and a M.A., both Anthropology, from Ball State University. She has worked for the DHPA for twenty years. Her main research interests are prehistoric archaeology (specifically the Adena and Hopewell periods), historic cemeteries, and public outreach regarding archaeological resources. She is also Indiana‘s state network coordinator for the Public Education Committee of the Society for American Archaeology. Ms. Johnson is one of the editors of this volume and was responsible for the layout of the document. Jones, James R. III, Ph.D. - Dr. Jones has been with the DHPA since 1987 and has served as Indiana State Archaeologist since 1991. Dr. Jones received his B.A. in Anthropology