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September 6, 1867
National Opinion
Bradford, Orange County, Vermont
What is this article about?
Workmen excavating a cellar in Montgomery County, Indiana, uncover an ancient stone chamber containing 12 skeletons with artifacts like tomahawks, silver jewelry, copper tools, and decayed furs.
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REMARKABLE DISCOVERY.—Recently while some workmen were excavating a cellar in Montgomery county, Indiana, they struck what at first appeared to be a solid ledge of rock, and sitting down to rest, one of their number began idly to pick at an apparent fissure, when a block of stone nearly two feet square disappeared with a dull thump.
The men set eagerly to work, and removing the bottom of the pit, disclosed a chamber with a ceiling 6 feet wide, and 15 by 25 feet in width the walls, which are of solid, neatly seated stone work. Hanging in rows, oddly constructed platforms were 12 skeletons, each with tomahawks and arrow heads at their sides, ear rings and bracelets of solid silver lying where they dropped, and piles of what appeared to have been furs in the centre of the platform, each pile crumbling to dust as soon as exposed to air and light.
A number of tools made of copper, and hardened equal to the best cast steel were also found, and fresh discoveries are constantly being made in this ancient vault
The men set eagerly to work, and removing the bottom of the pit, disclosed a chamber with a ceiling 6 feet wide, and 15 by 25 feet in width the walls, which are of solid, neatly seated stone work. Hanging in rows, oddly constructed platforms were 12 skeletons, each with tomahawks and arrow heads at their sides, ear rings and bracelets of solid silver lying where they dropped, and piles of what appeared to have been furs in the centre of the platform, each pile crumbling to dust as soon as exposed to air and light.
A number of tools made of copper, and hardened equal to the best cast steel were also found, and fresh discoveries are constantly being made in this ancient vault
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Extraordinary Event
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Exploration
What keywords are associated?
Archaeological Discovery
Ancient Chamber
Skeletons
Native American Artifacts
Copper Tools
Silver Jewelry
Where did it happen?
Montgomery County, Indiana
Story Details
Location
Montgomery County, Indiana
Event Date
Recently
Story Details
Workmen excavating a cellar uncover a hidden stone chamber containing 12 skeletons on platforms with artifacts including tomahawks, arrowheads, silver jewelry, copper tools, and decayed furs; ongoing discoveries in the vault.