🔎 UNIDENTIFIED Native American Whetstone?

[Valley Ranger]

I found this stone in a local stream while canoeing with my grandsons here in the Shenandoah Valley. AI searches have suggested that it's possibly a Native American whetstone (or similar tool) or possibly one used by a local farmer decades ago. It measures about 5.5 inches long and roughly 1/2 inch wide. Very smooth on one side and on 2 other sides opposite of each other, there appear to be faint lines or marks that run slightly less than perpendicular to the length. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

 

[djackson7348]

I'll be interested to see the replies. I found one similar to that here in Eastern NC several years ago on property with Indian and colonial sites adjacent to the Roanoke River.

 

[Valley Ranger]

I'll be interested to see the replies. I found one similar to that here in Eastern NC several years ago on property with Indian and colonial sites adjacent to the Roanoke River.

Initially, someone told me it was just a naturally shaped stone from tumbling in the river. But I don't think so.

 

[russau]

I got to agree with your thought on a wet stone for sharpening a tool. It would be a very handy tool to carry with you while out cutting hay / straw weeds or what ever your cutting.I don't beleive it is a N.A. tool.

 

[Tesorodeoro]

I got to agree with your thought on a wet stone for sharpening a tool. It would be a very handy tool to carry with you while out cutting hay / straw weeds or what ever your cutting.I don't beleive it is a N.A. tool.

Sickles were sharpened by peening if I recall correctly.

 

[Valley Ranger]

UPDATE: A local archeologist professor believes it's of natural origin.

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

Not NA, looks like natural water worn stone. I found them often in the creeks and streams I hunted in Missouri and Illinois.