Hernando
Description: A Florida point type, (Bullen 1975) Described as early woodland, I believe it could be described as late archaic to early woodland. Found associated with the Citrus cluster of points, and in early woodland sites the Hernando is a thin, small to medium point with the largest varieties being the earliest. A triangular form with two small basal notches, early forms have a straight base with square barbs and stem. Later varieties are thicker, have round, pointed or almost square barbs and just a suggestion of a stem. Serrated examples are found in North Florida and other states. An un-notched form of Hernando, usually medium to large in size is occasionally found associated with the notched varieties. The un-notched Hernando blade is almost identical to the Copena Triangular point type. Hernando's may be the earliest form of a true arrowhead in the lower southeast.
Age and Culture: Late Archaic - Early Woodland 4000 - 2500 B.P
Distribution: Southeastern States
Text and pics provided by member Son Anderson and Kevin Dowdy