Background

This type was defined by Marion Heimlich in northeastern Alabama based upon WPA excavations in the Guntersville Reservoir on the Tennessee River.

Named after the town of Columbus, Alabama, in Marshall County.

Sorting Criteria

Vertical or oblique punctations on sand-tempered pottery.

Chronological Range

Not noted in type description.

Geographical Range

Not noted in type description.

References

Heimlich 1952:12.