Hanna's Town (Other Keyword)
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With the cooperation of the Westmoreland County Historical Society and Indiana University of Pennsylvania, faunal remains from three areas of the Historic Hanna’s Town site in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania were subjected to detailed zooarchaeological analysis in an effort to answer broad questions regarding the subsistence practices of eighteenth century frontier communities of Western Pennsylvania. As the first court and county seat west of the Allegheny Mountains, Hanna’s Town played a...
Porcelain and White Salt Glazed Stoneware at Hanna’s Town (2017)
Abstract: Porcelain and White Salt Glazed Stoneware at Hanna’s Town Previous archaeological investigations at Hanna’s Town have involved locating the homes within the town and locating the fort. My research involves analyzing Porcelain and White Salt Glazed Stoneware to determine if there is a spatial pattern across the site. This may shed light on wealth distribution at historic Hanna’s Town. Detailed analysis of decorative motifs will also provide insight on trade patterns and economics...
Spatial Analysis of Hanna’s Town: Settlement and Geophysical Frontiers. (2016)
The colonial settlement of Hanna’s Town is a vital connection to Pennsylvania’s frontier history. The significance of the Hanna’s Town site to regional heritage is represented by the effort expended by the Westmoreland County Historical Society on archaeological and geophysical projects that have taken place at the site since 1969. However, after numerous investigations, not much is known about layout of the Hanna’s Town settlement. This paper will potentially demonstrate that specialized...