National Register of Historic Places

Pi-wan-go-ning Prehistoric District

Norwood, Charlevoix County, Michigan
Listed
October 2, 1973
Type
District
Period
Pre Contact
Ref No.
73002153

About this property

The Pi-wan-go-ning Prehistoric District is a collection of three archaeological sites located along Lake Michigan just north of Norwood, Michigan. The three sites are the Pewangoing Quarry (designated 20CX20); Whiskey Creek (designated 20CX22); and Fritz Trail (designated 20CX21). The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. The sites in the district include several places where flint was quarried. They are all located along the shore of Lake Michigan, with the Pewangoning Quarry furthest south, Whiskey Creek slightly north, and Fritz Trail about a kilometer further.

Location

Norwood, Charlevoix County, Michigan

Categories

PREHISTORIC
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Questions about this property

When was Pi-wan-go-ning Prehistoric District listed on the National Register?

Pi-wan-go-ning Prehistoric District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 2, 1973.

What type of historic resource is Pi-wan-go-ning Prehistoric District?

Pi-wan-go-ning Prehistoric District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Pi-wan-go-ning Prehistoric District?

The period of significance for Pi-wan-go-ning Prehistoric District is recorded as the pre_contact era.

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