Ceramics And Site Function In Middle Woodland West Tennessee: A Comparative Analysis Of The Pinson And Johnston Sites

The Johnston Site (40MD3) is an understudied mound site which has existed in the shadows of the nearby Pinson Mounds (40MD1) over the past century. While in the last decade several new projects have been conducted at Johnston (40MD3), not much of the information has been synthesized. The inter-site perspectives have also lacked interpretation through modern understanding of Native American perspectives. Through literary analysis and data collection, the Johnston Site (40MD3) is not only brought to attention, but current archaeological frameworks within the Southeast are challenged. Results suggest a blend of secular and sacred presence at Johnston (40MD3) as well as a significant connection to surrounding sites such as Pinson Mounds (40MD1).