Perry County Archaeology

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More than a decade ago, the Tennessee Department of Transportation unearthed thousands of prehistoric artifacts along the banks of the Buffalo River in Perry County. The archaeology project began with a set of design plans for a new structure that would ultimately replace an outdated iron truss bridge. Federal and state regulations require TDOT to preserve archaeological sites found within the path of a construction project – making every effort to avoid sites when possible or record sites when unavoidable. The Perry County site was unavoidable, and TDOT archaeologists were forced to excavate as a means of mitigation. Each uncovered artifact, spanning Paleoindian, Archaic, Woodland, and Mississippian periods, was carefully and meticulously washed, sorted, and cataloged for comparative analysis and reporting. The archaeological finds drew great interest from the local community. Thanks to the tireless efforts of former TDOT Archaeologist Gary Barker, a partnership was forged between the state and Perry County. Now, many artifacts, including arrowheads, pottery, and bone awls, are on loan and on display permanently at Linden City Hall, 216 E Main St, Linden, TN 37096.