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We can certainly remind folks that the Claiborne site was the only other Poverty Point site with a more or less full assemblage of Poverty Point artifacts, as if it were a hub for the culture. If my wishes were confirmed, Claiborne and Cedarland Plantation would be an even earlier manifestation of the culture than her big sister up north.
When I contracted USM years ago to sample the site with extensive trenches, they reported a very deep midden (8 feet or so if I remember) still in place at Claiborne. Naturally, now it is protected (hopefully) since Claiborne's on the National Register. Digging anything up at the site (scientifically), as you well know, is hard and long work.
Someday someone with funding will dig up the midden and add to the local knowledge of Poverty Point. For now, it's always good to remind our elected officials and the appointed Port Bienville board members that the site is the little sister (or maybe the elder aunt) of the prestigious Poverty Point site in Louisiana.
Subsequent to the June letter, the Echo carried an article about the project.
Interviews Tish Williams
Guerin has had meeting with Tish Williams. She listened carefully, and asked whether the Chamber should be involved. Thoughtfully, she remarked, “Well, maybe if some of us could go there and get an idea of what it was all about....”
This was positive. With Marco’s help, such a tour, with several curious, willing people, might be of priority.
I should contact Tish again to see when she and others may want to go, keeping in mind Marco’s schedule.
Marco Giardino
Marco’s schedule: BSL till 8/27; returns late Sept and stays through Dec.
Marco’s suggestions:
If park-like area is ever achieved, the limited area of Claiborne might well be enhanced by inclusion of other sites. These would be the midden at Jackson Landing, the locations of the Claiborne and Jackson, Jr. plantations, and the mysterious “ancient earthwork.”
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