Preliminary Results of Metal Detector Survey at Fort Lancaster, Texas

Summary

This is an abstract from the "SAA 2023: Individual Abstracts" session, at the 88th annual meeting of the Society for American Archaeology.

On behalf of the Texas Historical Commission and the Fort Lancaster State Historic Site (FLSHS), archaeologists from TRC Environmental Corporation conducted a systematic metal detector survey of an 11.4 acre parcel expansion of the current FLSHS boundaries, with funding provided by the National Park Service. In addition, TRC archaeologists were tasked with intensive review of existing historic and archival records, as well as any literature and archeological technical reports associated with the FLSHS and surrounding area. The focus of the investigation, beyond contributing to the broader history of the FLSHS, was to gain a better understanding of the December 26, 1867 battle between the Kickapoo Native Americans and the African American Company K, 9th US Cavalry Regiment garrisoned at the Fort. The proposed poster will discuss the methodological approach to the systematic metal detector survey, including comment on what worked well in a rocky and mesquite stand environment, as well as what did not, with comment on best practices for future similar projects. In addition to an examination of the methodology, this poster will present preliminary results of findings as they relate to the above-noted battle and other historic periods of fort occupation.

This Resource is Part of the Following Collections

• SAA 2023: Individual Abstracts   •
• Society for American Archaeology 88th Annual Meeting, Portland, OR (2023)

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Abstract Id(s): 36896.0