Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology

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The Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology is a university-centered research laboratory, museum, library, and meeting place for the discovery, preservation, exhibition, and celebration of Indiana’s rich cultural and archaeological heritage.

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A Report of Archaeological Test Excavations at Clifty Creek Park, Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana
(Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana University, 1976-11) Guendling, Randall
In order to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act, the National Historic Preservation Act, Executive Order 11593, and Public Law 93-91, a preliminary archaeological assessment of the prehistoric cultural resources in the proposed Clifty Creek Park addition in Columbus, Indiana was undertaken on August 26, 1976 at the request of Snell Environmental Group. The reconnaissance was accomplished by David E. Sonner in order to assess project impact on prehistoric cultural resources. Four prehistoric sites now recorded in the Indiana University Archaeological Survey as 12 B 87 through 12 B 90 were discovered in the undeveloped portion of the park, although ground cover did not permit a determination of their spatial extent. Mr. Sonner recommended that the four sites be further evaluated by means of archaeological test excavations to assess their archaeological significance and their possible potential for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places. The present report is a description of the test excavations conducted by the author during November 11-14, 1976, and an evaluation of site significance based upon test results. The present status of knowledge concerning the four archaeological sites located within the undeveloped portions of Clifty Creek Park indicates that three of the sites, 12 B 87, 12 B 88 and 12 B 90 are not likely to produce significant archaeological information other than surface collections already made and do not meet the criteria for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. The ambiguous nature of the intrusion investigated on 12 B 89 indicates a low probability of significant in-context information existing in other areas of the site. This site also does not appear to meet the criteria for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. It is our conclusion that new construction at Clifty Creek Park will not adversely affect significant prehistoric cultural resources.
An Archaeological Reconnaissance of Projects RS-8315 (RRS-988(1) and RS-988(2)), Dearborn County, Indiana
(Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana University, 1977-05) Guendling, Randall; Munson, Cheryl
An archaeological reconnaissance of the Railroad and Tanners Creek Bridges, RRS-988(1 ) and RS 98b(2) was undertaken by the authors on May 24, 1977 in order to determine the potential impact of the project construction on prehistoric cultural resources. The reconnaissance was accomplished at the request of Associated Engineering Consultants, Inc. in order to comply with the National Historic Preservation Act, the National Environmental Policy Act, Executive Order 11593 and Public Law 93-291. The area of proposed construction lies approximately 1.3 miles southeast of the town of Guilford, Indiana and is situated in the floodplain of Tanners Creek along Dearborn County Road 149. The proposed construction includes a new bridge over Tanners Creek, a new bridge over the Penn Central Railway, widening of the County Road 149 between the bridges and construction of new approaches northeast of the Penn Central bridge and south west of the Tanners Creek Bridge. The project area is situated within the physiographic zone known as the Dearborn Uplands, and though prehistoric archaeological sites have been recorded from similar topographic situations within the Dearborn Uplands, a review of the Indiana University Archaeological Survey Files revealed that no sites are recorded within the construction areas. Under excellent visual reconnaissance conditions two prehistoric sites, one with a late historic occupation, were located. Neither site exhibited quantities or concentrations of debris or indications that contextually undisturbed cultural materials remain below the depth of present cultivation. Additionally, both sites have been partly altered by the present roadway. It is therefore recommended that neither site is eligible for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places and that project construction can proceed without adverse effect on cultural resources. However, in the unlikely event that archaeological materials are observed during construction, the Glenn A. Black Laboratory should be notified.
An Archaeological Reconnaissance of The Area of the Proposed Wastewater Force Main Dayton, Indiana
(Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana University, 1976-10) Guendling, Randall
In order to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act, the National Historic Preservation Act, Executive Order 11593 and Public Law 93-291, an archaeological reconnaissance of the area of the proposed wastewater force main connecting the town of Dayton, Indiana, and Lafayette .Indiana was undertaken on October 23, 1976. At the request of Stanley Consultants, Inc., this work vas accomplished by the writer in order to assess project impact on prehistoric cultural resources. The proposed project area is located along an intermittent stream known as Elliott Ditch in the relatively flat uplands of the Tipton Till Plain. This physiographic situation is one in which prehistoric habitation sites are known to exist in nearby areas. Reconnaissance results indicate that the project area is probably not the site of prehistoric human habitation. Therefore, it is probable that no adverse effects on prehistoric cultural resources will result from project construction either on the north side of Elliott Ditch or on the south side. It is recommended that no further archaeological investigation be conducted, unless cultural materials are observed during project construction. In this unlikely event, the Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology should be notified to prevent destruction of information.
An Archaeological Reconnaissance of the Dillman Road Sewage Treatment Plant Alternative Sites 2B and 4B, Monroe County, Indiana
(Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana University, 1976-11) Guendling, Randall
An archaeological reconnaissance of the Dillman Road Sewage Treatment Plant alternative sites 2B and 4B was undertaken on November 17, 1976 by the author in order to assess project impact on prehistoric cultural resources. This work was accomplished at the request of the City of Bloomington Utilities to comply with the National environmental Policy Act, the National Historic Preservation Act, Executive Order 11593 and Public Law 93-291. Reconnaissance results and information supplied by Mr. John Rice indicate that a total of four archaeological sites exist within the project boundaries in site 2B. The very small amount of artifactual material recovered from sites 12 Ho 362, 12 Mo 363 and 12 Mo 364 indicate that they were not habitation sites of any duration and the probability of any undisturbed deposits either being constructed or remaining, given the erosional nature and the past cultivation of the area, is low. Site number 12 No 366 produced diagnostic artifacts of two different, temporally widely separated, cultural periods. It is unlikely that any undisturbed subsurface deposits or features remain. Therefore construction of the proposed sewage treatment facilities at alternative site 2B will probably not adversely affect prehistoric cultural resources. It is recommended that no further archaeological investigations be conducted at alternative site 2B, unless cultural materials are observed during project construction. In this unlikely event the Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology should be notified to prevent destruction of information. Reconnaissance results indicate that only one site 12 Mo 74 exists within the project area in site 4B. Investigation of the site revealed a fairly large amount of cultural material eroding from a bank at the northwestern edge of the site, some of which appeared to be situated at the base of the plowzone. The existence of artifactual material at the base of the plowzone indicate that undisturbed deposits or features may exist at the site and it therefore may potentially be eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. It is recommended that limited test excavations be conducted on 12 Mo 74 to determine the exact nature of the site, its archaeological significance and its potential, if any, for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places.
An Archaeological Reconnaissance of the Proposed Cascades Park Parking Area Improvement, Monroe County, Indiana
(Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana University, 1976-11) Guendling, Randall
An archaeological reconnaissance of the proposed Cascades Park parking lot construction areas, Bloomington, Indiana was undertaken on November 19, 1976 by the author in order to assess project impact on prehistoric cultural resources. This work was accomplished at the request of the City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department in order to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act, the National Historic Preservation Act, Executive Order 11593 and Public Law 93-291. Reconnaissance results indicate that the project area is probably not a site of prehistoric human habitation. Therefore, it is probable that no adverse project effects on prehistoric cultural resources will result from project construction. It is recommended that no further archaeological investigation be conducted, unless cultural materials are observed during project construction. In this unlikely event the Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology should be notified to prevent destruction of information.
An Archaeological Reconnaissance of the Proposed Winslow Road Park, Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana
(Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana University, 1976-11) Guendling, Randall
An archaeological reconnaissance of the proposed Winslow Road Park, Bloomington. Indiana. was undertaken on November 19. 1976 by the author in order to assess project impact on prehistoric cultural resources. This work was accomplished at the request of the City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department in order to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act. the National Historic Preservation Act, Executive Order 11593 and Public Law 93-291. Reconnaissance results and information supplied by Mr. John Rice indicate that only one archaeological site exists within the project area. This site, located on an erosional surface, produced no artifactual material other than three projectile points scattered over a large area. The absence of other artifactual material indicates that the site was not a habitation site of any duration and the probability of any undisturbed deposits either being constructed or remaining, given the erosional nature of the site location, is low. The site is one of numerous other sites with identical characteristics which exist in Monroe County and probably does not preserve any significant archaeological information. Therefore, construction of the proposed facilities at Winslow Road Park will probably not adversely affect prehistoric cultural resources. It is recommended that no further archaeological investigations be conducted, unless cultural materials are observed during project construction. In this highly unlikely event the Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology should be notified to prevent destruction of information.

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