Saturday, October 15, 2011

Searching for Stone Tools Along The Moordener Kill Schodack N. Y.

This past summer some of my attention turned to the Moordener Kill stream in the Town of Schodack NY. I traveled along several parts of this ancient stream searching for the left overs  from the past. I found two stone pieces that may have been ancient stone tools. One was a piece of stone appx 16 inches wide by 12 inches long. One end appears to have been chipped away to somewhat of a point. This  might be used to hack away at a  carcass of a larger animal like a dear or even going back further a mammoth. I brought the piece to an avid collector of such items and James agreed that  it did appear to be a functional chipping  for use. i also found a stone about 7 inches wide by seven long. An all most perfect wedge shape. No sign of  chipping work the shape designed by nature. could have been used for a variety of  purposes.  The stone fits easily in the hand . These items were all found above the upper falls area near the Peters farm area. As has been shown in multiple histories this area was populated  by Native American tribes. I believe streams like The Moordener Kill were often used as hunting trails or used for an access route to nearby springs and branch tribes. It no doubt was also fishing territory especially in the more shallow areas.

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