Broken flint or point?

[cloudboy]

Found this walking on my land. Very close to a known active Indian site. Western Kentucky. Seems worked to me, but I've never found a point before, so I'm just not sure.

 

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[monsterrack]

That is a chip from flaking.

 

[cloudboy]

That is a chip from flaking.

Would that be man made then? From making a tool? Or natural

 

[The Grim Reaper]

Check this out. This is basically what you have. The by product of making a Point.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Debitage

 

[cloudboy]

Check this out. This is basically what you have. The by product of making a Point.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Debitage

Wow! Very cool. I've never found any artifacts before! And it was right on top of the ground. I'll be sure to keep my eyes peeled for more in the area.

 

[Quartzite Keith]

Keep searching that general area. A smallish flake like that is often from the final shaping or re-shapening, both of which are often done at the camp/village sites which tend to be good places to find artifacts.

 

[gilmerman]

Very accurate and helpful answer from Quartzsite Keith. Where you live is arrowhead and indian history rich. Wish you best of luck keep your enthusiasm you will be successful, I'm sure.