
Woodland Indians
Native Americans were
attracted by the Saltville Valley's natural resources and the abundance of animals in the
area. At the Museum of the Middle Appalachians, view an extensive collection of Woodland
Indian artifacts recovered locally by Marion native Pat Bass. Ms. Bass had an avid
interest in archaeology and spent many years of her life compiling this collection.
The Woodland period refers to the cultures that lived in the woodlands of the eastern
United States. Also on display are photographs of pictographs found on Paint Lick Mountain
in nearby Tazewell County, Virginia.