Abbott Farm Historic District
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The Abbott Farm Historic District in Trenton, New Jersey
is a National Historic Landmark
archeological site. It is the largest known Middle Woodland village of its type on the eastern seaboard of the United States
.. Significant evidence suggests that the Delaware River
floodplain
was occupied by Paleoindian people for a long period. It was inhabited between 500 bc and 500 ad. It has been a source of controversy and debate around early development.
Trenton, New Jersey
Trenton is the capital of the U.S. state of New Jersey and the county seat of Mercer County. As of the 2010 United States Census, Trenton had a population of 84,913...
is a National Historic Landmark
National Historic Landmark
A National Historic Landmark is a building, site, structure, object, or district, that is officially recognized by the United States government for its historical significance...
archeological site. It is the largest known Middle Woodland village of its type on the eastern seaboard of the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
.. Significant evidence suggests that the Delaware River
Delaware Valley
The Delaware Valley is a term used to refer to the valley where the Delaware River flows, along with the surrounding communities. This includes the metropolitan area centered on the city of Philadelphia. Such educational institutions as Delaware Valley Regional High School in Alexandria Township...
floodplain
Floodplain
A floodplain, or flood plain, is a flat or nearly flat land adjacent a stream or river that stretches from the banks of its channel to the base of the enclosing valley walls and experiences flooding during periods of high discharge...
was occupied by Paleoindian people for a long period. It was inhabited between 500 bc and 500 ad. It has been a source of controversy and debate around early development.
See also
- Assunpink TrailAssunpink TrailThe Assunpink Trail was a Native American trail in what later became Middlesex, Somerset, and Mercer counties in the central and western part of New Jersey...
- Lenape TrailLenape TrailThe Lenape Trail is a trail connecting Newark, New Jersey with Roseland, New Jersey. It was established in 1982. It is the fifth longest trail in the state behind the Delaware and Raritan Canal Trail, the Appalachian Trail, the completed section of the Highlands Trail in the state and the Batona...
- Minisink Archeological SiteMinisink Archeological SiteMinisink Archeological Site, also known as Minisink Historic District, is an archeological site located in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Hundreds of early stone tools along with remains of fish and fruit indicated a more diverse diet than previously expected...
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Mercer County, New Jersey