Lindenmeier Site
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| Lindenmeier Site | |
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| (U.S. National Historic Landmark) | |
| Nearest city: | Fort Collins, Colorado |
| Designated as NHL: | January 20, 1961[1] |
| Added to NRHP: | October 15, 1966[2] |
| NRHP Reference#: | 66000249 |
| Governing body: | Private |
The Lindenmeier Site is a Folsom culture archaeological site located on the former Lindenmeier Ranch in northeastern Larimer County, Colorado, United States. The site is the only extensive Folsom culture campsite yet found with artifacts dating from approximately 11200 BCE to 3000 BCE.
The site was discovered by two teenage boys, young Lindenmeier and Boyd Seibert, as they exploreed the ranch lands.[3] They in turn notified Mr. Lindenmeier and subsequently the Smithsonian. Eventully a Major Coffin was involved in further exploration of the site. The site was partially excavated during 1934-36 by the Smithsonian Institute.[4]
The site was declared a National Historic Landmark on 1961-01-20.[1]
The City of Fort Collins purchased the site in 2004 to include in the Soapstone Prairie Natural Area. At the present time, the site is closed but the Soapstone Prairie Natural Area will be opened to the public in 2009.
The United States National Park Service has studied the possibility of making the Lindenmeier Site a United States National Monument.
[edit] See also
- Folsom Site, another National Historic Landmark, in New Mexico
- Folsom culture
- Fort Collins, Colorado
[edit] References
- ^ a b Lindenmeier Site. National Historic Landmark summary listing. National Park Service. Retrieved on 2007-10-15.
- ^ National Register Information System. National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service (2007-01-23).
- ^ It is incorrect that Claude C. Coffin, his son Lynn, and C.K. Collins in 1924 were the primary discoverers. I know, as I am the son of Boyd Seibert.
- ^ Local History Archive: A Tour of the Lindenmeier/Folsom Site (partial transcription of September 1, 1980 recorded talk). Fort Collins Public Library. Retrieved on 2007-10-15.
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