The shoulders are broadly expanding , barbed or pointed and can extend backwards beyond the base. An acute junction between the stem and the barbs is characteristic. The blade edges are excurvate to straight. Basal grinding is typically not present. The point is usually made from a Florida chert or agatized coral.
Some examples show evidence of heat treating .
Workmanship is in general very fine on this point type. The Hillsborough is also known as the Batwing point to Florida collectors. The distribution of this point is primarily central and northern Florida however specimens have been found in Georgia and southeastern Alabama. The average size of the Hillsborough point is 64 mm in length with the range being 49 - 110 mm. The average width is 37 mm wide across the barbs with the range being between 33 mm and 45 mm.