Kentucky Archaeological Registry Program: Is for Landowners who Care

Most archaeological sites in Kentucky, and therefore most of what remains of our cultural heritage, are located on private property. To recognize private landowners who care for these sites, the Kentucky Heritage Council created the Kentucky Archaeological Registry.

A Registry landowner standing in front of an earthen enclosure her family has protected for more than 200 years

Since 1987, the Registry has recognized 20 archaeological sites. These sites include a square earthwork, an oval earthwork, burial mounds, and village sites.

A burial mound in central Kentucky that also has been taken care of by one family for several generations

If you are interested in finding out more about the Kentucky Archaeological Registry or if you think your site may qualify for listing, contact Gwynn Henderson at 859/257-1919.