The Cooper Village Archeological Site, designated 39SL15, encompasses what is believed to be a prehistoric Native American village in Sully County, South Dakota. It is located on a peninsula projecting into Lake Oahe, and portions of it were identified in 1979 and 1982 as being subjected to shoreline erosion by the lake. It is described as a small village, with four depressions identified as being consistent with dwellings, and a low mound, with occupancy believed to c. 1550-1675 CE, based on artifacts found at the site.[2]
Cooper Village Archeological Site | |
| Nearest city | Onida, South Dakota |
|---|---|
| Area | 23 acres (9.3 ha) |
| NRHP reference No. | 03000504[1] |
| Added to NRHP | June 2, 2003 |
The site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2003.[1]
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edit- ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- ^ "A Cultural Resource Survey of the East Shore of Lake Oahe" (PDF). US Army Corps of Engineers. Archived (PDF) from the original on November 29, 2014. Retrieved November 23, 2014.