The three days of salvage archaeology at this site at St. Charles,
Missouri were well rewarded by the information gained and especially by
the recovery of charcoal associated with the artifacts in the pits. The
three radiocarbon dates, with the exception of the late one, must be of
considerable value to archaeologists investigating sites in the Midwest,
and especially those in the vicinity of St. Louis and the American
Bottoms. As for the site, the writer understands that it is totally
built over, but isolated finds during construction work at the location
could provide further important knowledge of the prehistoric Indians who
inhabited the site. The passage of 16 years since the initial
investigation, before this report could be concluded, is further proof
that the archaeologist’s job is a difficult one to pursue, and it is
only by the persistent endeavor and cooperation of the various persons
interested that anything is accomplished.