Archeological Test Excavations at the Bulltown Civil War Site, Braxton County, West Virginia

摘要

This report details the results of archeological test excavations at the Bulltown Civil War Site (46Bx11) Braxton Country, West Virginia. The excavations were conducted by The University of Akron under the terms of a contract with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, as part of the Burnsville Lake Project. Areas of the site which were tested include the rifle pits and interior of the main Union fortifications, the lower defensive works to the north, and the Confederate positions occupied during the Battle of Bulltown on October 13, 1863. The defensive works were sectioned and two possible structures were located along with several minor features associated with the battlefield site. Artifacts recovered include many cut iron nails, spent rifle and pistol bullets, military hardware and personal items. (Author)