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Coufal Site

Cotesfield, Nebraska
County of Howard.
National Register Number: 66000446
 Resource type: Site.
Property type: Domestic - village site (pueblo group). The threat level was Satisfactory in
2008.
Congressional District: NE-3 Certified Local Government: NO

Statement of Significance (as of designation - July 19, 1964):
Coufal (1130-1350 AD) is a major village of the Central Plains tradition. Twenty-two earth lodges of the prehistoric Indians of the Itskari Phase have been excavated, bridging the gap between late prehistoric villagers and the origins of the Pawnee.

Condition:
There are no threats to the landmark at this time.

There are no changes since the last report.


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