I wanted to post this separate for the fact that I wanted to keep those who care updated about my search. Once again our plans were fooled but not without me getting some pictures of the site area. Friday afternoon John, Trevor and I headed out to Backusburg for the mound search. Unfortunately there is a hunting lodge close to the site. We parked the truck and headed to the site on the other side of Clarks River (Site 15CW65). While exploring I started to take pictures of the other side (Site 15CW64). We heard the sound of truck doors shut and dog barking. We continued our search and expedition. After a few more minute we heard something that would make us decide to leave. Pow Pow Pow....! Obviously the hunters thought we were on their hunting territory and wanted to scare us off. Right after the shots my brother stopped looked at me and exclaimed "Abort Mission". We hurried to the truck with a small sprint at the end. But not before I snapped some pictures of the area.
Most likely the mound was up the hill here you can see a small hill in the middle.
Update : July 21, 2009
After further research I have found some more information on the site. I will attach the link and information below.
Update: October 16th
I found this on LinkedIn from a recent graduate:
May 2013 – July
2013 (3 months)Kirksey, KY
Assist in
teaching the annual Murray State Archaeological Field School with Dr. Anthony
Ortmann, professor of anthropology. Duties include:
-- Excavation and clean up of previous looter pits at site 15CW65.
-- Set up and operate a laser transit (total station) to map the site
-- Record notes on Murray State level and feature forms
-- When necessary, identify human and faunal remains found in looter pits or undisturbed contexts
-- Excavation and clean up of previous looter pits at site 15CW65.
-- Set up and operate a laser transit (total station) to map the site
-- Record notes on Murray State level and feature forms
-- When necessary, identify human and faunal remains found in looter pits or undisturbed contexts
2 comments:
After further research through Murray State University Archeological Department I have found out the lady that owns the land is trying to sell it at a unreal price. She was advertising it as "Chickasaw Village" and realities won't even list it because of the steep price.
-Jamie
New information posted I have approx coordinates of site after searching maps on my own. I will not publish them to insure security of the site.
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