Larson Site

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Larson Site
Larson Site from the road.jpg
Nearest city Lewistown, Illinois
Area 70 acres (28 ha)
NRHP Reference # 78001145[1]
Added to NRHP November 21, 1978

The Larson Site is a prehistoric archaeological site in Fulton County, Illinois, near the city of Lewistown. The site was the location of a Mississippian town and was occupied during the 13th and 14th centuries. The town was one of seven major town sites in the central Illinois River valley and served as a social and economic center for surrounding villages and farms. The artifacts uncovered at the site have been well-preserved and include both organic remains and intact homes, providing significant archaeological evidence regarding the Mississippian way of life.[2]

The site was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 21, 1978.[1]

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  2. Maruszak, Kathleen. National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Larson Site. National Park Service, 1977-09.