Adamson Mounds Site
About this property
The Adamson Mounds Site (38KE11) is an archaeological site located near Camden, Kershaw County, South Carolina. It is a prehistoric Native American village site containing one large platform mound, a smaller mound, possibly a third still smaller mound, and a burial area. It served as a regional ceremonial center. This site represents a widespread, late prehistoric Mississippian culture known by the names of Lamar, Irene, or Pee Dee and dates probably between AD 1400 and AD 1700. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 70000591. It was listed on July 15, 1970.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Adamson Mounds Site listed on the National Register?
Adamson Mounds Site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 15, 1970.
What type of historic resource is Adamson Mounds Site?
Adamson Mounds Site is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Adamson Mounds Site?
The period of significance for Adamson Mounds Site is recorded as the pre_contact era, specifically around 1400.
Can I research the history near Adamson Mounds Site?
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