Hardaway-Dalton (1010a1)

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Hardaway-Dalton spear point is a remarkable artifact discovered at the Hardaway site in Stanly County, North Carolina. The site's location is marked as 31St4, indicating its significance in archaeological research. This ancient tool dates back to the Late Paleoindian period, spanning from 8500 to 7900 BC. The spear point was crafted from metavolcanic rock, showcasing the ingenuity and skill of our ancestors. Its dimensions reveal a length of 56.8 mm, a width of 31.8 mm, and a thickness of 6.2 mm. These precise measurements highlight the attention to detail exhibited by the tool's maker. The Hardaway-Dalton spear point is an invaluable addition to the North Carolina Archaeological Collection, cataloged as number 1010a1. This artifact has been extensively documented in The Formative Cultures of the Carolina Piedmont, a seminal work authored by Joffre L. Coe and published in Transactions of the American Philosophical Society volume 54, part 5, in 1964. A detailed illustration of the spear point can be found on Figure 57 of this publication. Stephanie Grant and Steve Davis have skillfully recreated the Hardaway-Dalton spear point, allowing us to appreciate its design and craftsmanship up close.