Projectile point · Paleoindian
Redstone
11000–10500 BCE, Clovis
Redstone was named by Cambron and Hulse for finds at Redstone Arsenal near Huntsville, Alabama, and is a southeastern fluted form usually placed at the end of Clovis or just after. It occurs across the Tennessee Valley, Kentucky and the Carolinas, often on Fort Payne chert. Whole examples are rare and among the most sought-after fluted points in the Southeast.
| Object | Projectile point |
|---|---|
| Dates | 11000–10500 BCE |
| Period | Paleoindian |
| Cultures | Clovis |
| Regions | North America — Southeast, North America — Eastern Woodlands |
Diagnostic traits
Broad triangular fluted point, widest at the base, with straight to slightly convex edges converging to the tip, a concave base with rounded ears, long flutes that may run most of the length, and ground basal edges.
Identification
Redstone's triangular outline with its maximum width at the base separates it from Clovis, which is parallel-sided and widest near the middle. Cumberland is narrower, waisted and eared. Quad is unfluted and shorter with wide flaring ears.
Reproductions and fakes
This is a heavily reproduced type; modern work in Fort Payne or Dover chert shows crisp flute margins and no basal grinding. Genuine pieces show worn ears, subdued patina inside the flute, and often ancient impact fractures at the tip.
Cite this article
Stratum Study. "Redstone" (Artifact type). Stratum Study pack 2026.09, as of 2026-09-21. https://stratum.black/study/types/redstone. Accessed 2026-09-21.
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