The Lawhorn Site

In the flatlands of northeastern Arkansas, where the St. Francis River winds through ancient earth, lie traces of a civilization that rose and fell centuries before European ships crossed the Atlantic. The Lawhorn Site is a meticulous account of one man's obsession with the past and the archaeological revolution it sparked. John Moselage, an amateur archaeologist driven by intuition and stubborn dedication, stumbled upon fragments that would rewrite local understanding of Mississippian occupation in the region. What follows is part detective story, part love letter to the ground beneath our feet. This volume documents the painstaking excavation and analysis of pottery, tools, and cultural remains that bridge multiple periods of pre-Columbian habitation. Moselage collaborated with professional archaeologists, bridging the gap between passionate amateurism and scholarly rigor. The findings reveal a complex picture of daily life, trade networks, and cultural continuity in the Arkansas lowlands. For readers who have ever picked up a shard of pottery and wondered about the hands that made it, this book offers an answer.