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Historic-period artifacts from the additional test units range in date from the late 18th century through the late 19th century. The gunflint, pearlware ceramic sherd, and brass button (a—c) could be from the initial use of the property by the Gilliams. The maker's mark "Cambrian China" traces the sherd's origin to a pottery in Wales, an unusual source at a time when England dominated the ceramics market in North America. Later artifacts include a General Services military button (d), most likely from the Civil War, and an 1883 "Indian Head" penny.

Excavations continued to document prehistoric Native American presence on the property. Notable artifacts (left to right) include cord-marked pottery (500 BC to AD 1600), a projectile point (3000 to 1200 BC), and an undated stone bifacial tool (sharpened on both sides).