The Decaying Dolce Vita of the Ferris Site

The Decaying Dolce Vita of the Ferris Site

The Ferris Site might not be Ohio's oldest archaeological graveyard, but as far as unearthed stone tools go, it's as well-preserved as a mummified party guest in an Egyptian ball.

Welcome to the slowly disintegrating Ferris Site, nestled pacifically just southwest of Cincinnati and overlooked by Ferncliff Run. In the sweltering summer of 1970, archaeologists from the University of Cincinnati rolled up their sleeves and dug up an exciting assortment of stone tools. Among the finds were blanks, blades, knives, and more, with roots tracing back to the Early Archaic period. If you happen to visit now, you'll still stumble upon piles of chipped stones and flint blanks. Ferris Site may not boast Ohio's oldest archaeological title, but its location in southern Ohio is as unique as a formaldehyde-soaked celebrity in an Egyptian exhibition.

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Written by Leroy

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