Oldest Sites
The Gault site is located in central Texas about 40 miles north of Austin; it's between Georgetown and Killeen. It's one of the largest and most important Clovis sites in North America from 13,000 to 13,500 years ago.
Another important Texas site is located near Langtry, TX in what is known as Mile Canyon. The Bonfire Shelter, as it is known, was excavated in 1963 and 1964 by University of Texas researchers; it's privately owned by the Skiles family. Only dig on private property with the landowners approval.
Texas Beyond History, an online site by the University of Texas at Austin, is an excellent starting point for anyone interested in the archeological history in the state of Texas.
Cibolo Creek Site
The Wilson County Sand Pit dig site is a national treasure of artifacts. It's 20 miles southeast of San Antonio. Thousands of treasures have been discovered here, and many more are sure to be located. Among the many points found here include Clovis, Midland, Folsom, Plainview, Barber, Victoria, Scottsbluff and Red-River Knives.
Texas Pay Sites
Paydig sites are becoming popular around the Austin area. These are privately owned sites that offer diggers the opportunity to pay to explore their sites for new finds. Digging is best in the morning sun. There is a paydig site 30 miles north of Austin along the Lampassas River in Oakalla, Texas. Call (254) 290-1117 for reservations.
Article Written By Lea Ann Fessenden-Joseph
Lea Ann Fessenden-Joseph, a professional freelance writer, spent more than 20 years with a major airline and enjoys writing about travel, health, alternative medicine and interior decorating. She is the National Caribbean Travel Examiner and her work has been featured in the "Dallas Morning News," "Caribbean Property and Lifestyle Magazine," Gadling, Travels and numerous other publications. Fessenden-Joseph attended Texas Christian University.
