Outline is Representative of Size and Shape:
Name Details:
Identified By: Joffrey L Coe
Named For: Associated culture
Date Identified: 1964
Type Site:
Identified By: Joffrey L Coe
Named For: Associated culture
Date Identified: 1964
Type Site:
Point Validity:
Valid type
Coe was a highly respected and pioneering anthropologist in North Carolina archaeology and a preeminent authority on eastern North American anthropology. This type was named in a professional publication and has many professional references. This is considered a valid type.
Coe was a highly respected and pioneering anthropologist in North Carolina archaeology and a preeminent authority on eastern North American anthropology. This type was named in a professional publication and has many professional references. This is considered a valid type.
Uwharrie Triangle
Cluster: Late Woodland to Early Mississippian Triangle Cluster Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a small thin triangular point with a flattened cross section. The blade is primarily straight and forms an isosceles triangle (half as wide as the height). The base may range from slightly concaved to deeply concave and may have basal thinning. This point has a random flaking pattern.
Size Measurements:
Length - 18 to 45 mm, Width - 12 to 26 mm, Thickness - 3 to 6 mm
Length - 18 to 45 mm, Width - 12 to 26 mm, Thickness - 3 to 6 mm
Commonly Utilized Material:
Additional Comments:
This point is sometimes called an AKA for the Hamilton Triangle, but the Hamilton Triangle is associated with the Hamilton culture which does not extend into this region. This point has been identified separately due to cultural boundaries.
This point is sometimes called an AKA for the Hamilton Triangle, but the Hamilton Triangle is associated with the Hamilton culture which does not extend into this region. This point has been identified separately due to cultural boundaries.
Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
This point is primarily found in the Piedmont of Southern North Carolina and into South Carolina.
This point is primarily found in the Piedmont of Southern North Carolina and into South Carolina.
Age / Periods:
Date: 1,600 - 1,000 B.P.
Cultural Period: Woodland
Glacial Period: Roman Warm to Vandal Minimum
Culture: Uwharrie Culture
Date: 1,600 - 1,000 B.P.
Cultural Period: Woodland
Glacial Period: Roman Warm to Vandal Minimum
Culture: Uwharrie Culture
Age Details:
Similar Points:
Badin, Camp Creek, Caraway, Clarksville, Hamilton Triangle, Hillsboro, Fort Ancient, Madison, Levanna, Peedee, Yadkin
Badin, Camp Creek, Caraway, Clarksville, Hamilton Triangle, Hillsboro, Fort Ancient, Madison, Levanna, Peedee, Yadkin
Other points in this cluster / Related / Associated Points:
Hamilton Triangle, Fort Ancient, Madison, Levanna, Yadkin
Hamilton Triangle, Fort Ancient, Madison, Levanna, Yadkin
