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Pewangoing Quarry

Flint quarry in Michigan, Early Archaic–Late Woodland

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The Pewangoing Quarry, also designated 20CX20, is an archaeological site located along Lake Michigan just north of Norwood, Michigan. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972, and is included in the Pi-wan-go-ning Prehistoric District. The quarry provided flint used in tool-making from the Early Archaic through Late Woodland periods.

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NRHP listing

1972

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Industrial and Craft Structures

MinesToolmakers’ Areas
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United States

Coordinates

45.25° N, -85.38° E