Vanderbilt Archeological Site
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Vanderbilt Archeological Site is an archaeological site
in Campbell County, South Dakota
, near Pollock, South Dakota
. It was declared a National Historic Landmark
in 1997.
At the time of the designation in 1997, it was stated:
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,...
in Campbell County, South Dakota
Campbell County, South Dakota
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,782 people, 725 households, and 508 families residing in the county. The population density was 2 people per square mile . There were 962 housing units at an average density of 1 per square mile . The racial makeup of the county was 99.33% White, 0.34%...
, near Pollock, South Dakota
Pollock, South Dakota
Pollock is a town in Campbell County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 241 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Pollock is located at ....
. 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 1997.
At the time of the designation in 1997, it was stated: