author
Warren K. (Warren King) Moorehead
1866–1939
An early American archaeologist and writer, he became known in his day as the “Dean of American archaeology” for his energetic fieldwork and wide influence. His career ranged from excavations in Ohio to museum and teaching work that helped shape how archaeology was presented to the public.
3 Audiobooks
The American Indian in the United States, Period 1850-1914 ... The Present Condition of the American Indian; His Political History and Other Topics; A Plea for Justice
by Warren K. (Warren King) Moorehead
The stone age in North America, vol. 1 of 2
by Warren K. (Warren King) Moorehead
The stone age in North America, vol. 2 of 2
by Warren K. (Warren King) Moorehead
About the author
Born in Siena, Italy, on March 10, 1866, Warren King Moorehead grew up in Ohio and developed a lasting interest in Native American earthworks and archaeology. He went on to build a public career as both an investigator of ancient sites and a prolific writer who helped popularize archaeology for a broad audience.
Moorehead worked on major excavations and surveys at sites including Fort Ancient and other Native American sites in the Ohio Valley and beyond. He also served as the first curator of the Ohio Archaeological Society and later led the Robert S. Peabody Museum of Archaeology at Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts, where he combined museum work, field research, and teaching.
Remembered as an influential figure in early American archaeology, Moorehead was widely called the “Dean of American archaeology” during his lifetime. He died on January 5, 1939, leaving behind books, articles, and collections that continued to shape archaeological study and public history.