This type is part of the Hamilton series named by Tom Lewis and Madeline Kneberg This was named after Hamilton County, Tennessee.
Shallow cord marking, vertical to rim on limestone-tempered pottery Usually cord impressions are smoothed over. Sherds are tempered with limestone particles that are plentiful and range from 1-5 millimeters in diameter. The colors of the sherds are predominately dark to medium gray. Vessel forms include kettle or caldron shape with a faux-conoidal base. Rims are vertical and incline inward slightly. Lips are flattened or rounding.
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