Green Quarry Site

Green Quarry Site
Nearest city Mears, Michigan
Area 40 acres (16 ha)
NRHP Reference # 72001478[1]
Added to NRHP November 9, 1972

The Green Quarry Site, designated 20OA7, is an archaeological site located near Pentwater, Michigan. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.[1] The site, covering 40 acres (16 ha),[1] is the only known source of Lambrix chert, which was used for a variety of prehistoric tools.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 National Park Service (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. Beth Blenz (1981), Encyclopedia of Michigan, Somerset Publishers, p. 546, ISBN 9780403099733


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