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The Beginnings of Archaeology at the Falls


Coming soon. We are currently compiling biographical sketches of the following individuals who contributed in some way to our current understanding of the prehistory and history of the Falls of the Ohio area. If you are interested in helping us with this effort, please contact Anne at chezmoi@insightbb.com.


The First to Notice....18th Century

  • George Rogers Clark
  • C.S. Rafinesque


    • Historians of the late 19th and early 20th Century

  • Reuben Durrett
  • Dr. Bennett Young
  • Dr. Lucien Beckner


    • A Serious Look from Professionals of Other Disciplines..Late 19th through mid 20th Centuries

  • E.T. Cox and W. W. Borden
  • Eli Lilly
  • E.Y. Guernsey
  • William Webb and William Funkhouser


    • Amateurs and Amateur Organizations....1950s through 1970s

    Several amateur collectors deserve recognition for their efforts to document and preserve this area's cultural heritage:

  • The Louisville Archaeological Society
  • The Kentucky Archaeological Association (KAA)
  • Jerry Hoehler
  • James Matthews
  • Gene Atherton


    • Professional Anthopologists/Archaeologists...Post 1950s

  • Dr. R. L. Birdwhistle
  • Dr. Donald Janzen
  • Dr. Joseph Granger
  • Cheryl Munson

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