Archaeology Of The William Berkley Sutler Store, Camp Nelson Civil War Depot, Jessamine County, Kentucky

Summary

Archaeological excavations at the William Berkley sutler store at the Camp Nelson Civil War Depot, in Jessamine County, Kentucky, have been directed at understanding the architectural construction and layout of the store building, products that were sold at the store, and activities that took place there.  Nails, window glass, and architectural features suggest that this building was a frame or board and batten building set on wooden piers. A large assemblage of bottle glass and tin cans suggests that foodstuffs, liquor/beer, and medicine were common items sold at the store.  The distribution of drinking glasses, bottle glass, ceramics, animal bone, and smoking pipes suggests that a consumption area, with a possible "bar," was located at the back of the store and refuse areas located at a further distance. 

This Resource is Part of the Following Collections

• Archaeological Research of the American Civil War   •
• Society for Historical Archaeology 2015

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Contact(s): Society for Historical Archaeology

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PaperId(s): 116