Projectile point · Late Archaic
Marshall
2500–1500 BCE
The Marshall point is a Late Archaic barbed point of Central Texas, about 2,500 to 1,500 BCE, closely related to Pedernales and Castroville. Its prominent barbs are frequently broken. Most are in Edwards chert.
| Object | Projectile point |
|---|---|
| Dates | 2500–1500 BCE |
| Period | Late Archaic |
| Regions | North America — Great Plains |
Diagnostic traits
Broad triangular blade with prominent barbs and a short expanding stem with a straight or concave base.
Identification
Marshall has a broad triangular blade, prominent barbs and a short expanding stem with a straight or concave base, unlike Pedernales with its long bifurcate stem and Castroville with its wider, straighter stem and later date. Blade edges are straight.
Reproductions and fakes
Barbs are sometimes restored; ultraviolet inspection is recommended. Otherwise fakes are uncommon.
Cite this article
Stratum Strata. "Marshall" (Artifact type). Stratum Strata pack 2026.09, as of 2026-09-21. https://stratum.black/strata/types/marshall. Accessed 2026-09-21.
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