by Carey L. Geiger
MacCorkle points were found in Lauderdale County Alabama during a 1986 surface survey of Northwest Alabama sites.  However, they were only recently identified during detailed analysis of the collection.  While their distribution is reportedly widespread in eastern United States except for the Deep South and the coastal plains (Justice 1995, p89), neither the Mississippi (McGahey 2004) or Alabama (Cambron and Hulse, 1990) point guides list them in these states.  Nonetheless we now know that they do occur in northern Alabama.  These points are often found near major rivers or their tributaries.
Distribution information is needed for inclusion in the report in preparation on this collection.  The researchers request that anyone with Indian artifact collections examine their collections.  If you find any artifact that is possibly a MacCorkle, please send information, including photos or sketches, location where they were found (site # preferably- or county), and land use where found, to:
careygeiger@bellsouth.net
Carey L. Geiger
7070 Grelot Road-Apt 218
Mobile AL 36695
tel. 251-639-0786

MacCorkle Stemmed Points from Lauderdale County Alabama