Whiteford (Price) Archeological Site
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Whiteford Archeological Site, also known as Whiteford Site or Price Site or 14SA1, is an archaeological site
near Salina, Kansas
, that was declared a U.S. National Historic Landmark
in 1964. The National Park Service webpage for the site describes it as follows (complete text):
It was declared a National Historic Landmark
in 1964.
It is located on "secondary roads south of old U.S. 40 (Pacific St.)", about 4 miles east of Salina.
Archaeological site
An archaeological site is a place in which evidence of past activity is preserved , and which has been, or may be, investigated using the discipline of archaeology and represents a part of the archaeological record.Beyond this, the definition and geographical extent of a 'site' can vary widely,...
near Salina, Kansas
Salina, Kansas
Salina is a city in and the county seat of Saline County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 47,707. Located in one of the world's largest wheat-producing areas, Salina is a regional trade center for north-central Kansas...
, that was declared a U.S. 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...
in 1964. The National Park Service webpage for the site describes it as follows (complete text):
This prehistoric village and cemetery representative of the Smoky Hill Culture which dates to about 1000-1350 AD provides a record of the early Central Plains Village period in Kansas. The unfortified village includes 12 to 15 known house sites, and the burial area contains remains of more than 140 individuals.
The site has been capped with concrete as a protective measure.
It was declared 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...
in 1964.
It is located on "secondary roads south of old U.S. 40 (Pacific St.)", about 4 miles east of Salina.