In Carson Lake township, 6 miles southwest of Osceola, on the farm
of Hugh Walker, are three mounds, which were much disturbed by the
earthquake that visited the New Madrid district in 1811.
The first one inspected is 59 feet wide by 75 feet long, but exhibits no
evidence of having been a dwelling or burial place.
The second mound is about 100 yards from the first, and is circular in
outline, having two ridge-like projections from opposite sides. It is 20
feet in height, and about 23 feet across at the top. A number of recent
interments have been made near the summit.
The third mound is 250 yards from the preceding, and is 6 feet high,
34 feet wide, and 35 feet long. Six skeletons were found in this mound.
A stratum of ashes, charcoal, and burned clay was associated with them.
One cranium and a few bones were collected.
63049. Burnt clay from the third mound just described.
63052. Fragment of a plain vase; interior, reddish; exterior,
yellowish-gray. Other fragments are of ordinary undecorated ware.