Adamson Mounds Site
Archaeological site in South Carolina, United States
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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.[2][3]
Adamson Mounds Site | |
| Nearest city | Camden, South Carolina |
|---|---|
| Area | 7.5 acres (3.0 ha) |
| NRHP reference No. | 70000591[1] |
| Added to NRHP | July 16, 1970 |
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970.[1]
