Jefferson Ware

Background

This unusual type includes several historic Apalachee Indian ceramic types, but primarily is the same as what is now called Leon-Jefferson Complicated Stamped. It was named by Hale Smith from his excavations around Tallahassee, Florida. It was named after Jefferson County, Florida.

Sorting Criteria

See Leon-Jefferson Complicated Stamped.

Geographical Range
Tallahassee, Florida area. Perhaps southwestern Georgia.
Chronological Range
Historic period, 17th century A.D.
Temper
Grit Temper
Surface Treatment
Complicated Stamped