This piece of pottery was found around 1950 by Chris & Steve's grandfather, Boyd Rinehart. 
It is estimated to be approximately 1000 years old!
It is known in the archeological community as an effigy vessel, which is  a piece made in the form of a human or an animal.  This type of pottery was common during the Mississippian Era.
 
It is now in the possession of a distant relative.  This picture was taken at "The Antiques Roadshow."

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mississippian Mounds

 

Come out and experience a piece of

National History, right here in Clarksville, TN!

 

The RiverView Archeologic Site was placed
 on the National Historic Registry in March of 2009.
Please visit the National Park Service's
National Historic Registry for more information.
 
 
 
What about these Mounds?
 
We are graced with the presence of two authentic Mississippian Era Mounds. 
 
The Mississippian Culture was a community of peoples that lived in the Midwestern & Southeastern US from around 800-1500 AD. 
They were a mound building Native American society that relied on maize production and fishing.  Archeologists estimate at its peak,
this village inhabited 600 villagers! 
A metropolitan area for its time!!
You may find out more about them by clicking HERE or HERE.
 
The Mounds will be available for public viewing during our group tours & hayrides.
 
Native American education and appreciation will be part of our cirriculum during Fall group tours.
 
 
 

 

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The image above is an illustration of what a
Mississippian village would have looked like.
Image from the National Park Service

 

 

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