Just a rock?

[HutSiteDigger]

Found this rock near the Potomac Creek (Potomac River) which was home of the Powhatan Indians. We went out looking for arrow heads this morning but didn't find any. Normally we find at least 1-5. Anyhow this rock caught my interest. Just a rock?

 

[rock]

Interesting shape to it. Seeing you found it in a river it is going to be a hard call on it. Looks smooth but that is just how the water will do. Looks long and narrow which could be a Pestle but I see no signs of grinding use the the ends. Has the big dent in the middle but shows no signs of being used as a Mortar (no grinding marks) from use wear. The bad thing is it could of been used but seeing it rolled around in the current for no one knows how long all the use marks if it ever was used are probably worn off by the sand and water. So it is going to be called a cool river rock. Might of been something at one time but not now. Thanks for the look, rock

 

[HutSiteDigger]

Thanks Rock.. (Awesome member name We were about say half a mile from the Potomac Creek in a area we find arrow heads. I haven't seen this type of rock before that is shaped like this. It is very easy too grab the end of it almost as if the rock is got a handle... It was found on top of a hill where no other rocks this size are. Here is more pictures. Thanks for the input.

 

[rock]

With all of the natural cracks in the cortex it does look natural. If it was used it would be super smooth or the cortex removed from use. Not saying they didnt pick it up and carry it there from the river to be used in the future for a tool. But it just never got used. I have found larger stones that are out of place where I have found points and tools. No proof of course but I believe they might of used them for camp markers so in case they left and decided to come back in a few yrs they could find their home easier.

 

[HutSiteDigger]

Thanks again!! Just figured I'd take it back and let you all look @ it. I know during the Bacon Rebellion and even after the Rebellion the Indians in Stafford,Virginia were @ war with the white man. The powhatans and other tribes were basically extinct during that time period. They captured lot of Indians and drowned them in the Potomac River. Figured maybe this was a weapon a Indian could have used, so that is why I brought it back! Thanks for the input Rock!

 

[rock]

No problem. I try to explain myself in my decisions instead of just saying Geofact or natural. I have seen some of your arrowhead finds and they have been good ones. Most of mine are made fast and dirty (ugly) lol.

 

[JOHUNT]

I was wondering if it could have been used for cooking (boiling stone).

 

[rock]

I was wondering if it could have been used for cooking (boiling stone).

Can you show us one for an example it would help. His rock is quite large.

 

[JOHUNT]

Here's what a quick search brought upCrescent City Antique Gallery

3rd photo down on this link too Laredo Rio Grande

here's more http://formontana.net/next.html

Montana Earth Science Picture of the Week

 

[rock]

The smaller ones are noted as being a cooking ball but the larger one looks more like a grinding stone. I dont believe the river cobbles are boiling stones, just too big. Now there are cooking stones that went into the fire which were larger. The boiling stones were usually small to fit into a pot. So maybe a cooking stone I know every state has different examples. In Ga they are smaller.