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1968 Pennsylvania Archaeologist 38(1-4):3-49 The Archaeology of McKees Rocks Late Prehistoric Village Site William E. Buker |
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The Late Prehistoric Village Site adjacent to the famous mound has
long been an attraction for curio collectors. The 1896 excavation of
the mound described in the foregoing introductory account stimulated
intense local interest and the site was extensively "potted" by
self-styled archaeologists in search of relics. |
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1968 Pennsylvania Archaeologist 38(1-4):50-80 The Natural Environment and Subsistence Economy of the McKees Rocks Village Site R. W. Lang |
| Analysis of refuse bone recovered from the Late Prehistoric
village at McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, indicates that year around
occupation was made possible by selective hunting and fishing and
the gathering of plants and mussels as supplements to maize
horticulture. Major sources of meat were the deer, elk, bear,
raccoon, beaver, and turkey. The skinning and butchering of dogs and
the low frequency of bear remains most likely evidence
socio-religious beliefs and practices. The data also reflect the
dominance of deciduous forest conditions and document the presence
of the prairie mole, fisher, and porcupine in the area of the upper
Ohio. |
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1968 Pennsylvania Archaeologist 38(1-4):81-86 Corn from the McKees Rocks Village Site Volney H. Jones |
| Discussed here are four lots of carbonized corn (Zea mays)
materials, consisting of both kernels and cobs. The corn exhibits a
high degree of uniformity, and is classifiable as of Eastern Complex
(Maiz de Ocho, "Northern Flint") type. A brief outline of the
presumed origin and history of this type o corn is presented.
Associatedwith the corn are several pieces of charcoal(oak and
hickory) , and one item which seems to be a portion of a garden bean
(Phaseolus vulgaris). |
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