Description: Original drawings of artifacts recovered during the excavation of a mound at Cincinnati, Ohio, on August 30, 1794. These drawings by Winthrop Sargent include Archaic plummets and Middle Woodland ear ornaments and a bird head carving crafted by the Hopewell Culture. Handwritten descriptions accompany the illustrations. These objects were uncovered from a mound located near what is now the intersection of Third and Main Streets in Cincinnati. Sargent, who at the time was secretary and governor pro tem of the Northwest Territory, described these findings in a letter dated September 8, 1794, to a Dr. Benjamin Barton of Philadelphia. This is considered the first official reporting of mound excavations in Cincinnati by Ohio settlers. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: MSS11_B03F11_001
Subjects: Archaeology--United States--History; Mounds--Ohio River Valley; Excavations (Archaeology)--Ohio; Sargent, Winthrop, 1753-1820; Hopewell Culture (A.D. 1-400) (A.D. 1-400);
Places: Cincinnati (Ohio); Hamilton County (Ohio)
 

Description: Photograph of a frog effigy pipe attributed to the Mississippian Culture. A handwritten caption on the reverse reads "Mrs. Collins Collection." View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV17_B04F01_E08_010
Subjects: Mississippian Culture (A.D. 900–1500); Mounds--Ohio River Valley; Excavations (Archaeology)--Ohio; Artifacts;
 

Description: Small Madisonville cordmarked ceramic vessel has a rounded globular body, round base and a flaring rim. Rim has small shallow notches on top and four added strap handles that extend from the rim to the shoulder. Cordmarking extends from the body onto the bottom of the strap handles. The cordmarks overlap at the base. The pot is nearly complete except for a few breaks at the rim. It is black, dark grayish brown, very pale brown and reddish yellow in color. Item was excavated at the Madisonville Site in Hamilton County, Ohio. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL07188
Subjects: Hamilton County (Ohio); Ohio History--Natural and Native Ohio; Excavations (Archaeology)--Ohio; Fort Ancient Culture (A.D. 1000–1650); American Indian history and society
Places: Hamilton County (Ohio)
 

Description: Photographs of various pipes which have been incorrectly associated with the Mound City Group, but are more likely to be attributed to the Late Woodland (top) and Mississippian Cultures (bottom). A handwritten caption on the reverse reads "Mrs. Collins Collection." View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV17_B04F01_E08_003
Subjects: Mounds--Ohio River Valley; Excavations (Archaeology)--Ohio; Artifacts; Mississippian Culture (A.D. 900–1500)
 

Description: Photographs of various pipes identified with the Mississippian Culture. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV17_B04F01_E08_005
Subjects: Mississippian Culture (A.D. 900–1500); Mounds--Ohio River Valley; Excavations (Archaeology)--Ohio; Artifacts
 

Description: Bladelet made of dark bluish gray and bluish gray Upper Mercer flint is slightly curved. One end is rounded and the other is straight. The sides of the bladelet are parallel and there is a flake scar running the entire length of the dorsal side. Item was excavated from the Raymond J. Ater Mound in Concord Township, Ross County, Ohio. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL07383
Subjects: Ohio History--Natural and Native Ohio; Excavations (Archaeology)--Ohio; Hopewell Culture (A.D. 1-400) (A.D. 1–400); Mounds--Ohio--Ross County; American Indian history and society; Tools
Places: Concord Township (Ohio); Ross County (Ohio)
 

Description: Bladelet made of dusky blue Upper Mercer flint is slightly curved at both ends. One end is slightly pointed, while the other is squared off. The sides of the item are parallel. Item was excavated from the Raymond J. Ater Mound in Concord Township, Ross County, Ohio. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL07384
Subjects: Ohio History--Natural and Native Ohio; Excavations (Archaeology)--Ohio; Hopewell Culture (A.D. 1-400) (A.D. 1–400); Mounds--Ohio--Ross County; American Indian history and society; Tools
Places: Concord Township (Ohio); Ross County (Ohio)
 

Description: Bladelet made of dark bluish gray and bluish gray Upper Mercer flint is slightly curved and rounded at both ends. The sides of the bladelet are parallel and there is a flake scar running the entire length of the dorsal side. Item was excavated from the Raymond J. Ater Mound in Concord Township, Ross County, Ohio. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL07385
Subjects: Ohio History--Natural and Native Ohio; Excavations (Archaeology)--Ohio; Hopewell Culture (A.D. 1-400) (A.D. 1–400); Mounds--Ohio--Ross County; American Indian history and society; Tools
Places: Concord Township (Ohio); Ross County (Ohio)
 

Description: Bladelet made of light gray Flint Ridge flint is straight with parallel sides. There is a flake scar running entire length of the dorsal side. Both ends are rounded. Item was excavated from the Raymond J. Ater Mound in Concord Township, Ross County, Ohio. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL07386
Subjects: Ohio History--Natural and Native Ohio; Excavations (Archaeology)--Ohio; Hopewell Culture (A.D. 1-400) (A.D. 1–400); Mounds--Ohio--Ross County; American Indian history and society; Tools
Places: Concord Township (Ohio); Ross County (Ohio)
 

Description: Bladelet made of very dark gray and light bluish gray Upper Mercer flint is slightly curved at both ends. One end is rounded while the other is straight. The sides of the bladelet are parallel and there is a flake scar running the entire length of the dorsal side. Item was excavated from the Raymond J. Ater Mound in Concord Township, Ross County, Ohio. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL07387
Subjects: Ohio History--Natural and Native Ohio; Excavations (Archaeology)--Ohio; Hopewell Culture (A.D. 1-400) (A.D. 1–400); Mounds--Ohio--Ross County; American Indian history and society; Tools
Places: Concord Township (Ohio); Ross County (Ohio)
 

Description: Bladelet made of dark bluish gray and bluish gray Upper Mercer flint is slightly curved at both ends. One end is rounded while the other is squared. The sides of the bladelet are parallel and there is a flake scar running the entire length of the dorsal side. Item was excavated from the Raymond J. Ater Mound in Concord Township, Ross County, Ohio. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL07388
Subjects: Ohio History--Natural and Native Ohio; Excavations (Archaeology)--Ohio; Hopewell Culture (A.D. 1-400) (A.D. 1–400); Mounds--Ohio--Ross County; American Indian history and society; Tools
Places: Concord Township (Ohio); Ross County (Ohio)
 

Description: Bladelet made of dark bluish gray and bluish gray Upper Mercer flint is slightly curved at both ends. One end is rounded while the other is squared. The sides of the bladelet are parallel and there is a flake scar running the entire length of the dorsal side. Item was excavated from the Raymond J. Ater Mound in Concord Township, Ross County, Ohio. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL07389
Subjects: Ohio History--Natural and Native Ohio; Excavations (Archaeology)--Ohio; Hopewell Culture (A.D. 1-400) (A.D. 1–400); Mounds--Ohio--Ross County; American Indian history and society; Tools
Places: Concord Township (Ohio); Ross County (Ohio)