In 1872, a mysterious object was found near Lake Winnipesaukee, New Hampshire by some construction workers. Seneca A. Ladd of Meredith (a local businessman who hired the workers and credited for the discovery), discovered an intriguing carved stone within the clay casing. He described it as a dark, odd-looking, egg-shaped stone with a variety of carvings, including a face, teepee, ear of corn