Columbia Punctated

Background

This type was defined by Marion Heimlich in northeastern Alabama based upon WPA excavations in the Guntersville Reservoir on the Tennessee River. Named after the town of Columbus, Alabama, in Marshall County.

Sorting Criteria

Vertical or oblique punctations on sand-tempered pottery.

Geographical Range
Not noted in type description.
Chronological Range
Not noted in type description.
Temper
Sand Temper
Surface Treatment
Punctated