Prehistoric Trade

Subject: Prehistoric Trade Sat 23 Jun 2007, 1:53 am

There is much to learn, here. I've heard tell that turquoise found its way into present-day Collin County WAY back when.

On which routes did the traders come down and pass through? I've seen a very detailed study of the ancient trails of Pennsylvania. Do we have such an accounting for the old Indian paths of Texas?

Of course, the Jumanos were intermediaries and purveyors of goods and, no doubt, of culture.

Thank you,

Holly
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Trailblazer Joined : 29 May 2007 Posts : 88

Holly, I'm not aware of any available studies on the Indian trade routes. We know that a number of commodities were traded quite widely - for example, native copper from Minnesota has been found in Louisiana and Texas and on west. Alibates flint was widely distributed, artifacts made from it being found into the Mississippi Valley and along it, as well as to the west and south of the quarries above the Canadian River.

Subject: Re: Prehistoric Trade Sat 23 Jun 2007, 11:45 pm

Thanks much, Clyde.

The prehistoric trade routes which ran through our present state must have been extensive. As I recall, the author of the 'Pennsylvania' church was a layperson. Maybe some interested and committed soul here could ...?

Also, there once was a very informative map -- posted as an exhibit -- at the Heard Museum, in McKinney, which made visual just what types of objects and materials found their ways into early North Texas. I spoke with the gentleman who constructed it once. He was very knowledgeable, and I regret that the map was removed.

Holly
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The woman of the frontier made the best of her situation, for she had developed a respect for the land that gave her freedom as well as the courage to live in it.
~~~ from the perspective of Anne Seagraves

Subject: Re: Prehistoric Trade Sat 14 Jul 2007, 12:59 pm

Yeah I heard a good while back they were supposed to get soemthing new going at that museum. Maybe check again.