Background

Named after the Irene site, 9Ch1, in the northern portion of Savannah excavated in the late 1930s.

Never formally defined, but recognized and discussed by Caldwell in his 1969 class.

Related to the Lamar series.

Sorting Criteria

Diamond checks on grit-tempered pottery.

Chronological Range

Transitional from Savannah to Irene periods.

Geographical Range

Upper Georgia Coast.

References

Caldwell 1969