Olive
Through the Ages
8000 BC-800 AD | 1769-1869
| 1871-1891
| 1892-1957
| 1958-Present
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| 8000 BC or earlier |
"Early Horizon"
period - First known evidence of human existence in Orange County.
Articulated spear throwers called atlatls indicate the presence
of semi-nomadic hunters of larger game.9 |
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| 5000 BC |
"Millingstone Horizon"
period - Evidence of seed grinding implements, shellfish collecting,
and atlatl hunting.9 |
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| 1500 - 1000 BC |
"Intermediate Horizon"
period - Artifacts of stone mortars and pestles for acorn processing,
and atlatls with large, crude, projectile points.9 |
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| 800 AD |
"Late Horizon"
period - Diversified hunting and gathering economy; extensive trade
networks; social and political structures, and religious institutions.
Native Americans in the Olive region are believed to be the same
peoples as those whom the first Europeans encountered in the mid-1500s
and later named the Gabrielino. This name was derived from
Mission San Gabriel, founded in 1771.9 |
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