McLemore Site
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McLemore Site, located near Colony
in Washita County, Oklahoma
, is the site of a prehistoric village, dating from AD 1330-1360. It was a Plains Indian settlement during the Washita River phase. Clay figurines from the site suggest widespread tattooing by the residents of this site. Perforated bone pendants, used either in necklaces or ear ornaments, were also found at the site.
It was declared a National Historic Landmark
in 1964.
Colony, Oklahoma
Colony is a town in Washita County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 147 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Colony is located at in Seger Township , Washita County, Oklahoma....
in Washita County, Oklahoma
Washita County, Oklahoma
Washita County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. As of 2000, the population was 11,508. Its county seat is New Cordell. It was formerly located in Cloud Chief, Oklahoma....
, is the site of a prehistoric village, dating from AD 1330-1360. It was a Plains Indian settlement during the Washita River phase. Clay figurines from the site suggest widespread tattooing by the residents of this site. Perforated bone pendants, used either in necklaces or ear ornaments, were also found at the site.
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.