FAYETTE COUNTY, Ind — A human skull over 4,000 years old was found on the bank of a river in Fayette County .

The discovery was announced on Monday, Oct. 13 by Fayette County Coroner Eddie Richardson.

In a post on social media , the Fayette County Coroner's Office said preliminary analysis, including radiocarbon dating, has confirmed that a portion of a human skull discovered on the bank of the Whitewater River is approximately 4,270 years old, dating back to around 2300 B.C.

The coroner's office said the remains were found on June 2, 2025, and reported to the Fayette County Sheriff’s Department.

"This discovery underscores the importance of our community's vigilance and the necessity of professional collaboration," Richardson said. "I want to commend the landowner for their respo

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