Background

Originally named the Early series by Patricia Holden, this was renamed as the Swannanoa series by Keel.

This is the earliest Woodland pottery series of western North Carolina.

Named after the Swannanoa River.

Probably is not a good name for use in Georgia.

Sorting Criteria

Fabric impressions on sand-tempered pottery.

Related to Dunlap Fabric Marked.

Chronological Range

Early Woodland to Middle Woodland.

Geographical Range

Western North Carolina and perhaps extreme northeastern Georgia.

References

Holden 1966:61-64.

Keel 1976:50.