This site is
located on a large island in Lura Lake, which is located in southwestern Blue
Earth County, MN. Much of what was found here was lithic, ceramic, and faunal
scatter. The evidence also suggests that the site had been occupied one or more
times during the Woodland period. A number of different vegetation made this
site a varied environment. Tall grass prairie, wet prairie and marshes,
deciduous trees, and oak openings and barrens made up the different
environments. During excavation in 1983 and 1984, 353 lithics were recovered from the Blue Earth Site. The group consisted of a variety of different types of lithics as well as different types of material they were made out of. Fifteen different types of material were used in the manufacturing of lithic remains. Ceramics were also found at the site. Five types of sherds were found at the site. Characteristics of these sherds included texture, hardness, designs, and color.
Although most of the faunal, or organic, remains were unrecognizable due to poor preservation, some evidence was recovered. Bone fragments were found, some with burn marks, which varied in size. The fragments were small, but appeared to have been from long bones in animals consisting of large ungulates, small mammals, and some water foul. No evidence of fish bones could be found, along with any mussel remains. This is odd considering the location of the site. Bison bones that were found lead to the conclusion that the butchering of the animals took place away from the site of habitation. The limbs, hide, and meat were then brought back to the camp. Pieces of charcoal were also found. Most of it was composed of burnt wood, with one appearing to be that of a seed.
Much information has been gathered at the Blue Earth Site. More information could have been retrieved if it were not for shore erosion. High water levels and poor drainage due to roads increases the likelihood of erosion of the site.