Martins Pond Site

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Martins Pond Site
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South view of Martins Pond
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Nearest city Annapolis, Maryland
NRHP reference No. 75000862 [1]
Added to NRHPJune 05, 1975

The Martins Pond Archeological Site is an archaeological site near Annapolis in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It is a Middle-Late Woodland period site, with lithic, floral, and faunal remains. [2]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975. [1]

West view of Martins Pond Maryland - Martins Pond Site - 20211027133442.jpg
West view of Martins Pond

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References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. April 15, 2008.
  2. "Martins Pond Archeological Site". Maryland Historical Trust. Retrieved October 29, 2008.

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