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Wednesday, June 6, 2018

Ancient Mass Grave of 400 Uncovered in Erie County's Ancient Fortification

Ancient Mass Grave of 400 Uncovered in Erie County's Ancient Fortification





   Still another a mile beyond is another, which, although upon the grounds which as been cleared, is yet perfect. It is situated upon a sandy, slightly elevated peninsula, which projects into a low tangled swamp. A narrow strip of dry ground connects it with the higher lands, which border the swamp. It is small containing less than an acre The position, for the purposes of concealment and defence, is admirably chosen.

Mass Grave
A mile eastward, upon a dry, sandy spot, is another of the “bone pits” already several times referred to, which is estimated, by those who excavated it originally, to have contained four hundred skeletons heaped promiscuously together. They were individuals of every age and sex.

Fabrics from Cave Burials in Kentucky and Tennessee

  Fabrics from Cave Burials in Kentucky and Tennessee Fabric from a cave burial in Kentucky At an early date in the history of the country r...