Cushnoc Archeological Site
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Cushnoc Archeological Site, also known as Cushnoc (ME 021.02), is an archaeological site
that was the location of a 1628 Plymouth Colony
trading post.
It was declared a National Historic Landmark
in 1993.
The National Park Service's "Statement of Significance" (as of its designation in 1993) reads:
Archaeological site
An archaeological site is a place in which evidence of past activity is preserved , and which has been, or may be, investigated using the discipline of archaeology and represents a part of the archaeological record.Beyond this, the definition and geographical extent of a 'site' can vary widely,...
that was the location of a 1628 Plymouth Colony
Plymouth Colony
Plymouth Colony was an English colonial venture in North America from 1620 to 1691. The first settlement of the Plymouth Colony was at New Plymouth, a location previously surveyed and named by Captain John Smith. The settlement, which served as the capital of the colony, is today the modern town...
trading post.
It was declared a National Historic Landmark
National Historic Landmark
A National Historic Landmark is a building, site, structure, object, or district, that is officially recognized by the United States government for its historical significance...
in 1993.
The National Park Service's "Statement of Significance" (as of its designation in 1993) reads: