The Harroun Site: A Fulton Aspect Component of the Caddoan Area, Upshur County, Texas

"The Harroun Site: A Fulton Aspect Component of the Caddoan Area, Upshur County" by Edward B. Jelks and Curtis D. Tunnell is a scientific publication written in the late 20th century. The book details archaeological research conducted at the Harroun site, which includes several mounds associated with the Caddoan culture in northeastern Texas. The publication aims to present findings from salvage excavations conducted prior to the construction of the Ferrell’s Bridge Reservoir, offering insights into the cultural aspects of the region's historical inhabitants. The opening of the report introduces the background and context for the excavation of the Harroun site. It explains the site's location, the collaborative effort between The University of Texas and the National Park Service, and outlines the excavation process carried out between 1957 and 1959. Initial findings revealed multiple mounds, burial features, and artifacts related to the Fulton Aspect of the Caddoan Area, indicating the site's importance for understanding the region's archaeological history. The opening emphasizes the rigorous methods of excavation and recording, which set the stage for the detailed analysis to follow in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Edward Baker Jelks was an American archaeologist trained as a prehistorian yet known for his contributions to historical archaeology and leadership roles in multiple anthropological organizations, including the Society for Historical Archaeology and the Society of Professional Archaeologists.