St. Albans Historic Landmarks

St. Albans Archaeological Site

Discovered in 1963 by Sam Kessell.  Recognized as one of the oldest and deepest stratified sites of the Early Archaic period (8,000 – 10,000 BC). Artifacts recovered document that early inhabitants who camped here along the Kanawha River were small hunter-gather groups with ancestral links to modern Native Americans. The site listed on National Register in 1971.

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Discovered in 1963 by Sam Kessell.  Recognized as one of the oldest and deepest stratified sites of the Early Archaic period (8,000 – 10,000 BC).
Artifacts recovered document that early inhabitants who camped here along the Kanawha River were small hunter-gather groups with ancestral links to modern Native Americans. The site listed on National Register in 1971.

St. Albans along US Rt. 60 (MacCorkle Avenue), 1  mile East of the St. Albans Bridge.

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St. Albans Historical Society

City of St. Albans, WV

Preserving the past and promoting the future, the St. Albans Historical Society is dedicated to collecting and safeguarding materials that tell the story of our town’s rich history. We encourage and educate present and future generations about our heritage, inspiring a greater appreciation for the unique cultural legacy of St. Albans.

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St. Albans Historical Society
404 4th Avenue
St. Albans, WV 25177
United States

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(304) 949-4332

Website:
https://stalbanshistory.com

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