Charleston Pine Tree
This content was prepared by Sarah Bingham, Rowan University Class of 2021
This content was prepared by Sarah Bingham, Rowan University Class of 2021
Also called Charleston Corner Notched Point
Medium to large size
The stem is long and expanded
Corner notched
Triangular notch shape
Usually serrated
Parallel flaking towards center ridge
This is a noticeable feature
Flaking creates the median ridge along center
Blade is often asymmetrical and curves outward
Early Archaic Period
9,500 - 8,000 B.C.E.
Found in the Middle Atlantic Coast through the Mississippi River Basin, Ohio River, and the Tennessee River basin
Often confused for Pine Tree Corner Notched and Kirk Notched
Charleston Point predates these other points
Charleston is found further east
The median ridge of Charleston points is unique