Monocacy Site

United States historic place
Monocacy Site
Nearest cityDickerson, Maryland
NRHP reference No.75000151
Added to NRHPJuly 30, 1975[1]

The Monocacy Site is an archeological site located along the Potomac River. The site spans several eras ranging from Archaic period to the early Woodland period. Projectile points, pottery and soapstone vessels have been found here, with pottery dated to c. 1145-865 BC. The site is the deepest known stratified site in Maryland.[2]

References

  1. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. April 15, 2008.
  2. ^ "Maryland Historical Trust". National Register of Historic Places: Properties in Frederick County. Maryland Historical Trust. October 5, 2008.

External links

  • Monocacy Site, Frederick County, including 1970 photo, at Maryland Historical Trust
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