The Smithport Landing Site: An Alto Focus Component in De Soto Parish, Louisiana

Name: The Smithport Landing Site: An Alto Focus Component in De Soto Parish, Louisiana
Author: Clarence H. Webb

By Clarence H. Webb

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A large prehistoric village on eroded hills fronting a former lake in northwestern Louisiana is described from excavations carried out in the 1930s and 1940s. Fourteen burials and nineteen pottery vessels—predominantly Alto Focus types such as Hickory Fine Engraved, Davis Incised, Kiam Incised, Wilkinson Punctated, and Smithport Plain—were recovered along with 1,553 sherds, 61 dart points, 55 arrow points, and assorted stone tools. The report situates the site within its lake-margin environment, compares its ceramics to neighboring sequences, and proposes that Coles Creek and Caddoan (Alto) influences entered the region together and blended into a Bossier Focus, with limited later Caddoan occupation.

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Clarence H. Webb

Clarence H. Webb was an American author and researcher known for his contributions to the study of Native American cultures, particularly the Caddo Indians of Louisiana. His notable work, "The Caddo Indians of Louisiana," provides valuable insights into the history and traditions of this indigenous group. Webb also explored archaeological topics, as seen in his book "The Smithport Landing Site: An Alto Focus Component in De Soto Parish, Louisiana," which examines significant archaeological findings in the region. Through his writings, Webb has contributed to the understanding of Louisiana's cultural heritage.