Historical MarkerLewisville Prehistoric Site
Lewisville · Denton County · Dedicated 1980 · THC Atlas #5121003080
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Marker Inscription
During the construction of Lewisville Dam in 1950, a number of aboriginal artifacts were unearthed; archeologists conducted several excavations (1952-57) before the waters of Garza-Little Elm Reservoir covered the site. The excavations revealed 21 hearths, vegetable matter, animal bone fragments and lignite (coal) which was used for fuel. Scientific radiocarbon dating techniques indicate the organic material is approximately 12,000 years old. The Lewisville discoveries are similar in age and content to findings at the Clovis site in New Mexico. (1980)
About this site
Lewisville Prehistoric Site is a historical marker in Lewisville, Denton County, dedicated in 1980. It is one of 110 historical markers documented in Denton County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 174 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 33.0689, -96.9922 near Lewisville. The nearest cataloged historic site is Smith Cemetery (historical marker), about 1.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Fox Hembry Cemetery, Milliken House, and Lane Chapel C.M.E. Church.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5121003080. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
