IdigLamoni

09/30/2024

At the Lamoni , Iowa, archaeological site, one of our volunteers (Abi) is holding the first aboriginal quartz artifact found at location: F2 17N3E 6.

04/17/2024

This is the location for our first archaeological investigation. Located at the home of Joseph Smith III, and three other Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints prophets. The home was built in 1881

1138 W Main St, Lamoni, IA 50140

04/17/2024

The purpose of this site is to promote the education of archaeology. We work with all ages of explorers and students with their families. Under-age students must be accompanied with their parent or guardian.

04/17/2024

From these pictures, you can see the location latrine, NE of the house. The two doors suggest a probable four-hole system, yet to be identified through archaeological investigation. Volunteers are welcome to participate in the excavation, screening, artifact analysis and preparation.

Please contact me if you would like to volunteer. My email is: [email protected]. The Iowa State Archaeologist has approved the project, and it will maintain professional standards.

04/17/2024

While digging to plant an apricot tree, Richard Oliver Smith and I discovered both gray and yellow limestone 10-cm below the surface. We found dark soil underneath, which indicated a cultural intrusion and not a natural formation. Further probing demonstrated a pathway 10-ft wide of the limestone, crossing full-width of the Joseph Smith III house. This appears to have been a carriage road.