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at the Hovey Lake site in 2003-2005 is supported by: a grant from
the Federal Highway Administration
(FHWA) under the Transportation Enhancement Program, Indiana
University, and private contributions. The Indiana
Department of Transportation (INDOT) administers the TE grant.
Also contributing to the research project are: Indiana
Geological Survey, Indiana
University - Bloomington Department of Anthropology, the Indiana State Museum, University of Southern
Indiana, University of Evansville,
Indiana State University, and
community groups and volunteers. |
 
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Last
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Gallery:
Artifacts
Some images can be made larger by clicking on them!
Ceramic human effigy head probably once attached to a bowl
(Block 1, 1997, photograph courtesy of the Glenn Black Laboratory of Archaeology).
Similar human effigy bowls have been found at the nearby Murphy and Slack
Farm sites.
Jar rim fragment with incised decoration; Beckwith Incised
(from refuse-filled,
abandoned house basin in Block 3).
One of two fragmentary Caborn-Welborn Decorated jars
found in a small pit near the bank of the lake, Block 2.
A similar Caborn-Welborn Decorated jar fragment from the same pit.
Excavation
of a house basin and floor in Block 2 revealed a complete hoe made from
Dover chert. The lower right side shows removal of flakes to resharpen
the bit which had been dulled by use and polish.
Polished
hoe-resharpening flakes of various cherts.