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Wilson-Leonard Brushy Creek Burial Site

Cedar Park, Williamson County

Marker Text

In this vicinity is a prehistoric archeological site discovered in 1973 by a team of Texas Highway Department archeologists. Scientific excavations have produced evidence that the site was a major camping ground for prehistoric peoples, particularly during the Archaic Period (2,000-8,000 years ago). More than 150 fireplaces, numerous projectile Plainview points, and several types of spear points have been uncovered. In 1982, archeologists discovered the skeleton of a human female, 10,000 to 13,000 years old, that became known as the Leanderthal Lady. (1985)

Marker Details

Address FM 1431
Location Description FM 1431 near Brushy Creek
Marker # 13894
Dedicated 1985
Size, Type 18" x 28"
Code archeology; anthropology; women
Latitude, Longitude 30.534574, -97.778058

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