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Circles in Delaware Co. woods suggest pre-historic site by Anonymous on Tuesday, 13 March 2007

Stories have appeared in Indiana newspaper websites (some more complete than others), but all originate from the Muncie Star Press.

Submitted by royharper---


By SETH SLABAUGH
Muncie Star Press

Well-preserved earthwork discovered in Delaware County, Indiana, USA

"The Delaware County Office of Geographic Information System stumbled onto what scientists believe to be a well-preserved earthwork built by pre-historic, Woodland Indians.

"The site, only 150 feet from Ind. 32 between Muncie and Yorktown, recently came to the attention of the Indiana Department of Transportation, which plans to widen that segment of the highway to four or five lanes.

" 'It's absolutely critical we keep this one,' said Don Cochran, director of archaeological research at Ball State University. 'This is one we don't know anything about.' "

The newspaper story includes an aerial image with sketch outline of earthwork. Versions may be found in the Indianapolis Star and the Muncie Star Press.
The story at the Indianapolis Star contains more detail, including a local attribute that the ditch was a fox run.




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