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Archaeological Overview for a Proposed Waste Dump Area, Project # B-25792, Lawrence County, Indiana
(Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana University, 2002-01) Pope, Melody K.
At the request of Duncan Robertson, Inc., the Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana University (GBL) conducted an archaeological records check and overview for a proposed excess dumping site located on Indian Creek Road, approximately eight miles west of the town of Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana. The purposes of survey were 1) to identify and document all of the cultural resources in the project area, 2) to evaluate any sites found with regard to their eligibility for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) and the Indiana Register of Historic Sites and Structures (IRHSS), and 3) to make recommendations for the protection of significant and potentially significant sites. The records check and overview were conducted on January 10, 2002 by GBL archaeologists Melody Pope and Daniel Seib. The records check revealed a number of previously recorded archaeological sites within two miles of the project area. There are no known archaeological sites recorded in the immediate vicinity of the project area. A field overview of the project area revealed that the pond contained no top soil. Since the dump site is restricted to the pond, it was the opinion of the GBL that archaeological reconnaissance level survey would not be necessary. Cultural resource clearance is therefore recommended for the project area provided that all earth-moving activities are restricted to the currently defined project area boundaries.
Archaeological Phase Ia Reconnaissance Survey for Proposed Lawrence County Recreational Park, Lawrence County, Indiana
(Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana University, 2002-03) Seib, Daniel; Pope, Melody K.
At the request of Abate of Indiana, Inc., the Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology Office of Cultural Resource Management, Indiana University (GBL-OCRM) conducted a Phase Ia archaeological reconnaissance survey for a proposed recreational park site located west of SR 37 on the Lawrence/Monroe County border, 1,300 feet east of Popcorn Creek, Lawrence County, Indiana. The total project area covers approximately 28.5 acres. The purposes of survey were 1) to identify and document all of the cultural resources in the project area, 2) to evaluate any sites found with regard to their eligibility for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) and the Indiana Register of Historic Sites and Structures (IRHSS), and 3) to make recommendations for the protection of significant and potentially significant sites. Fieldwork was conducted from March 5th to March 7th, 2002 by GBL archaeologists Melody Pope, Daniel Seib, George Mankowski, Johnie Sanders, Krista Jordan, Nicole Palmer, Phil Gordon, Jessica White, and Alyc Helms. Three previously unrecorded archaeological sites (12 Lr 1053-1055) were documented during the survey. All of the sites represent isolated finds or low density artifact scatters. Two prehistoric sites were discovered, 12 Lr 1053 and 12 Lr 1055. The remaining site, 12 Lr 1054, contained only historic artifacts. Due to low density of cultural materials and the lack of reliable context, it is the opinion of the GBL that sites 12 Lr 1053-1055 are not eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) or the Indiana Register of Historic Sites and Structures (IRHSS). Cultural resource clearance is therefore recommended for the proposed recreational park site, provided that all earth-moving activities are restricted to the currently defined project area boundaries.
Archaeological Phase Ia Survey for a Proposed Dumping Area, Lawrence County, Indiana
(Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana University, 2001-05) Pope, Melody K.; Mankowski, George L.
At the request of Stone City Ironworks, Inc., the Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana University (GBL) conducted Phase Ia archaeological reconnaissance survey for a proposed excess dumping site located approximately 3.2 km (2 miles) east of the town of Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana. The project area was initially visited on May 11, 2001 during a pre-survey field reconnaissance. Between May 11 and 18, topsoil was removed from approximately 66% (1.2 acres) of the project area by Stone City Ironworks personnel using heavy earth-moving equipment. The remaining .6 acres were surveyed using the shovel probe method. The disturbed portions of the area were visually inspected for the presence of cultural materials and subsurface deposits by the GBL field crew. The purposes of survey were 1) to identify and document all of the cultural resources in the project area, 2) to evaluate any sites found with regard to their eligibility for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) and the Indiana Register of Historic Sites and Structures (IRHSS), and 3) to make recommendations for the protection of significant and potentially significant sites. Fieldwork was conducted on May 18, 2001 by GBL archaeologists George L. Mankowski, Kris Suthers, and Ashley Gelman. No cultural materials were recovered from the shovel probe survey of the undisturbed .6 acres. Cultural resource clearance is therefore recommended for the portion of the project area that was surveyed. A single previously unrecorded archaeological site (12 Lr 1044) was recorded during survey of the disturbed portion of the project area. Although no diagnostic artifacts or evidence of buried intact cultural deposits were documented, it is the opinion of the GBL that the depth and horizontal extent of the disturbed deposits precludes assessment of significance and eligibility for inclusion on the NRHP and IRHSS for site 12 Lr 1044. In view of the destruction of site 12 Lr 1044 by the earth-moving operation, no further archaeological work is recommended for the proposed dumping site.
Archaeological Reconnaissance Survey for a Proposed Highway Construction Excess Waste Area, Knox County, Indiana
(Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana University, 2002-06) Fishel, Devin W.; Pope, Melody K.
At the request of Rogers Group, Inc., the Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana University (GBL) conducted a Phase Ia archaeological reconnaissance survey for a proposed highway construction waste burial area in Knox County, Indiana. The proposed project area has been designated as Area 3 for discussion. The Area 3 project area is the third in a series of similar proposed project areas, the first two of which (Areas 1, 2) have been reported separately. The locations of Area 3 and the previous project areas can be seen in Figure 1. The boundaries of the project area were thoroughly and clearly marked with flagging tape by the client prior to survey. The project area has undergone extensive disturbances from grading and filling associated with previous use of the area as a disposal facility for modern refuse. The purposes of the survey were 1) to identify and document all of the cultural resources in the project area, 2) to evaluate any sites found with regard to their eligibility for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) and the Indiana Register of Historic Sites and Structures (IRHSS), and 3) to make recommendations for the protection of significant and potentially significant sites. Fieldwork was conducted June 6th, 2002 by GBL archaeologists Devin Fishel, Bob Adkins, and Sean Person. No cultural resources were discovered within the proposed project area. No further archaeological work is recommended. Cultural resource clearance is therefore recommended for the proposed highway construction waste burial area.
Archaeological Reconnaissance Survey for the Proposed Valeene 69/12.47kV Substation and 69kV Tap Line, Orange County, Indiana
(Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana University, 2002-05) Seib, Daniel C.; Pope, Melody K.
At the request of Hoosier Energy, the Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana University (GBL) conducted a Phase Ia archaeological reconnaissance survey for the proposed Valeene 69/12.47kV substation and 69kV tap line in Orange County, Indiana. The project area consists of three sections: the western section where the substation will be built, the central section where the tap line will be laid, and the eastern section where the tap line will connect with the existing power lines. A total of approximately 2.38 acres was surveyed. The purposes of the survey were 1) to identify and document all of the cultural resources in the project area, 2) to evaluate any sites found with regard to their eligibility for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) and the Indiana Register of Historic Sites and Structures (IRHSS), and 3) to make recommendations for the protection of significant and potentially significant sites. Fieldwork was conducted May 15th and 16th, 2002 by GBL archaeologists Daniel C. Seib, Kris Suthers, Sean Person, Amy McCabe, and Bob Adtkins. No cultural resources were discovered within the proposed project area. No further archaeological work is recommended. Cultural resource clearance is therefore recommended for the proposed Valeene 69/12.47kV substation and 69kV tap line.
Archaeological Reconnaissance Survey for Two Proposed Highway Construction Excess Waste Areas, Knox County, Indiana
(Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana University, 2002-06) Fishel, Devin W.; Pope, Melody K.
At the request of Rogers Group, Inc., the Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana University (GBL) conducted Phase Ia archaeological reconnaissance surveys for two proposed highway construction waste burial areas in Knox County, Indiana. The proposed project areas have been designated as Area 1 and Area 2 for discussion. The Area 1 project area is irregular in shape and measures approximately 55 meters (180') north-south at the widest point by 160 meters (525') east-west encompassing an area of approximately 1.3 acres (0.53 hectares). Areas 1 and 2 total approximately 2.7 acres (1.09 hectares). Approximately 0.5 acres were surveyed in Area 1. The remaining 0.8 acres were subjected to an overview due to the slope and level of disturbance. Approximately 0.8 acres were surveyed in Area 2. The remaining 0.6 acres were subjected to an overview due to the slope and level of disturbance. The purposes of the survey were 1) to identify and document all of the cultural resources in the project area, 2) to evaluate any sites found with regard to their eligibility for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) and the Indiana Register of Historic Sites and Structures (IRHSS), and 3) to make recommendations for the protection of significant and potentially significant sites. Fieldwork was conducted May 29th and 30th, 2002 by GBL archaeologists Devin Fishel and Bob Adkins. No cultural resources were discovered within the proposed project areas. No further archaeological work is recommended. Cultural resource clearance is therefore recommended for the two proposed highway construction waste burial areas.
Archaeological Survey for a Proposed Borrow Pit B-25329 at Rocky Point Perry County, Indiana
(Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana University, 2001-06) Pope, Melody K.
At the request of Erber & Milligan Construction, the Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana University (GBL) conducted Phase Ia archaeological reconnaissance survey for a proposed borrow pit site (B-25329). The project area is located at Rocky Point, approximately 5.5 miles east of Cannelton on the Ohio River, Perry County, Indiana. The project area comprises approximately .25 acres of a steep south-facing slope (> 25 degree slope). The purposes of survey were 1) to identify and document all cultural resources in the project area, 2) to evaluate any sites found with regard to their eligibility for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) and the Indiana Register of Historic Sites and Structures (IRHSS), and 3) to make recommendations for the protection of significant and potentially significant sites. Fieldwork was conducted on June 27, 2001 by GBL archaeologists Melody Pope and Jamie Aprile. At the time of the field reconnaissance, it was determined that a Phase Ia shovel probe survey would not be required due to the steep grade of the project area. However, exposed surfaces in the project area were visually surveyed because of the high frequency of occurrence of prehistoric sites in the area and the possibility of eroded cultural deposits to occur in the project area. This procedure resulted in the identification of one previously unrecorded archaeological site (12 Pe 1165). Due to the disturbed context and paucity of materials recovered, the site is not likely to contribute information significant to understanding Indiana prehistory in the region. Cultural resource clearance is therefore recommended for the project area provided that all earth-moving activities are restricted to the currently defined project area boundaries.
Archaeological Survey for a Proposed Borrow Site, Floyd County, Indiana
(Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana University, 2001-05) Pope, Melody K.
At the request of T&C Contracting, the Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology (GBL) performed a cultural resources survey of the proposed location for a borrow pit site related to project B-25112 (Harrison County, Indiana). The project area is approximately .4 miles west of Georgetown, in Floyd County, Indiana. Approximately 1.5 acres were surveyed. The purposes of the survey were 1) to identify and document all of the cultural resources in the project area, 2) to evaluate any cultural materials found with regard to their eligibility for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) and the Indiana Register of Historic Sites and Structures (IRHSS), and 3) to make recommendations for the protection of significant and potentially significant sites. Fieldwork was conducted May 7 and May 9, 2001 by GBL archaeologist Melody Pope. No cultural materials were recovered. Cultural resource clearance is therefore recommended for the proposed borrow pit location provided that all earth-moving activities are restricted to the currently defined project area boundaries.
Archaeological Survey for a Proposed Detention Pond in the Southwest Quadrant of I-465/I-74 in Marion County, Indiana
(Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana University, 2001-02) Mankowski, George L.; Pope, Melody K.
At the request of the Indiana Department of Transportation, the Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana University (GBL) conducted a Phase Ia archaeological reconnaissance survey for a proposed detention pond in the Southwest Quadrant of I-465/I-74 on the east side of Marion County, Indiana. The project area consists of a 70 meter by 50 meter area, located between the I-465 South on-ramp and Hunter Road. A total of approximately .86 acres were surveyed. The purposes of survey were 1) to identify and document all of the cultural resources in the project area, 2) to evaluate any sites found with regard to their eligibility for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) and the Indiana Register of Historic Sites and Structures (IRHSS), and 3) to make recommendations for the protection of significant and potentially significant sites. Fieldwork was conducted February 16, 2001 by GBL archaeologist George Mankowski. No cultural materials were discovered within the proposed impact area. Cultural resource clearance is therefore recommended for the project area, provided that all earth-moving activities are restricted to the currently defined project area boundaries.
Archaeological Survey for a Proposed Disposal Area, Bruceville, Knox County, Indiana
(Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana University, 2000-03) Mankowski, George L.; Pope, Melody K.
At the request of the Rogers Group, Inc., the Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana University (GBL) conducted Phase Ia archaeological reconnaissance survey for a proposed disposal site located approximately 2 km (0.8 miles) southwest of the town of Bruceville, Knox County, Indiana (INDOT Contract R-24314-C). Only the western portion of the project area was surveyed. Testing was not conducted on the ridge slope or in drainage ditches. In total, approximately 1.5 acres of the 3.5 acre parcel were surveyed. The purposes of survey were 1) to identify and document all of the cultural resources in the project area, 2) to evaluate any sites found with regard to their eligibility for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) and the Indiana Register of Historic Sites and Structures (IRHSS), and 3) to make recommendations for the protection of significant and potentially significant sites. Fieldwork was conducted February 23, 2001 by GBL archaeologists Melody K. Pope and George L. Mankowski. No cultural materials or sites and structures were discovered within the proposed impact area. Cultural resource clearance is therefore recommended for the proposed disposal area provided that all earth-moving activities are restricted to the currently defined project area boundaries.
Archaeological Survey for a Proposed Intersection Improvement on US 6 at Elmwood Park Drive, Porter County, Indiana
(Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana University, 2001-04) Pope, Melody K.
At the request of the Indiana Department of Transportation, the Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana University (GBL) conducted Phase Ia archaeological reconnaissance survey for a proposed intersection improvement on US 6 at Elmwood Park Drive, 1.1 miles west of SR 49 in Porter County, Indiana. The project corridor contains areas of commercial and residential development, as well as wetlands. Portions of both the north and south side of US 6 were surveyed. Approximately 8.8 acres of the estimated 13 acre project corridor were surveyed. The purposes of survey were 1) to identify and document all of the cultural resources in the project area, 2) to evaluate any sites found with regard to their eligibility for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) and the Indiana Register of Historic Sites and Structures (IRHSS), and 3) to make recommendations for the protection of significant and potentially significant sites. Fieldwork was conducted March 2, 2001 by GBL archaeologists Melody K. Pope, George L. Mankowski, and Tim Wright. No cultural materials or sites and structures were discovered within the proposed impact area. Cultural resource clearance is therefore recommended for the proposed intersection improvement corridor provided that all earth-moving activities are restricted to the currently defined project area boundaries.
Archaeological Survey for a Proposed Landslide Correction on SR 66, 0.51 km East of SR 545 in Perry County, Indiana
(Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana University, 2001-06) Pope, Melody K.
At the request of the Indiana Department of Transportation, the Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana University (GBL) conducted Phase Ia archaeological reconnaissance survey for a proposed landslide correction on SR 66, 0.51 km east of SR 545, in Perry County, Indiana. The project area slide limits are restricted to the north side of SR 66 within the existing right-of-way. Existing right-of-way on the south side of SR 66 is bordered by the Southern Railway track. The purposes of survey were 1) to identify and document all cultural resources in the project area, 2) to evaluate any sites found with regard to their eligibility for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) and the Indiana Register of Historic Sites and Structures (IRHSS), and 3) to make recommendations for the protection of significant and potentially significant sites. A reconnaissance of the project area was conducted on May 8, 2001 by GBL Archaeologist Melody Pope. At this time it was determined that an archaeological survey would not be necessary for the project area, which is located on a steep (40-70 degree) south facing slope of Troy Ridge that extends down to the floodplain of the Ohio River. The DHPA does not require survey in areas with surface slope greater than 25 degrees. In a phone conversation with INDOT project contact Tia Agnew, the GBL was informed that impact to the area would occur principally on the north side of SR 66. Since the entire project area is on a steep slope, field survey is not required. Cultural resource clearance is recommended for the project area provided that all earth-moving activities are restricted to the currently defined project area boundaries.
Archaeological Survey for a Proposed Wastewater Treatment Facility Expansion and Installation of a New Force Main for the Town of Remington, Jasper County, Indiana
(Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana University, 2002-04) Suthers, Kris; Pope, Melody K.
At the request of the town of Remington, the Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology Office of Cultural Resource Management (GBL-OCRM), Indiana University conducted a Phase Ia archaeological reconnaissance survey for a proposed wastewater treatment facility expansion and installation of a new force main located on the east side of C.R. 630 West, approximately 0.7 miles north of SR 24 in Jasper County, Indiana. The project area is rectangular in shape, approximately 300 feet (94 meters) on a side. No part of the project area exhibited signs of disturbance other than local agriculture and therefore the entire project area, estimated to cover 2.0 acres, was subject to shovel probe survey. The purposes of survey were 1) to identify and document all of the cultural resources in the project area, 2) to evaluate any sites found with regard to their eligibility for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) and the Indiana Register of Historic Sites and Structures (IRHSS), and 3) to make recommendations for the protection of significant and potentially significant sites. Fieldwork was conducted April 15, 2002 by GBL archaeologists George Mankowski, Kris Suthers, Krista Jordan, and Nicole Palmer. No cultural materials, sites, or structures were documented within the proposed impact area. Cultural resource clearance is therefore recommended for the proposed intersection improvement corridor, provided that all earth-moving activities are restricted to the currently defined project area boundaries.
Archaeological Survey of an Erosion control/slide correction on SR 62 at Junction with Middle Mount Vernon Road, Vanderburgh County, Indiana
(Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana University, 2001-03) Mankowski, George L.; Pope, Melody K.
On February 23, 2001 archaeologists Melody K. Pope and George L. Mankowski with the Glenn Black Laboratory of Archaeology conducted a Phase Ia archaeological reconnaissance of a proposed location for an erosion control/slide correction at the junction of SR 62 and Middle Mount Vernon Road in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. Approximately 1 acre was surveyed with the purposes of 1) identifying and documenting all of the cultural resources in the project area, 2) evaluation of any sites in regard to their eligibility for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places and the Indiana Register of Historic Sites and Structures, and 3) to make recommendations for the protection of significant and potentially significant cultural resources. Shovel probes were spaced no more than 10m apart and soil removed by the probes was carefully examined by hand. Two historic artifacts were recovered from a single shovel probe, one piece of undecorated whiteware and one piece of blue spongeware. Based on the results of the survey it was deemed unlikely that construction will have a negative impact on cultural resources within the proposed project area.
Archaeological Survey of Four Proposed Drilling Locations, Martin County, Indiana
(Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana University, 2001-03) Pope, Melody K.
At the request of United States Gypsum Company, the Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana University (GBL) conducted Phase Ia archaeological reconnaissance survey for four proposed drilling locations in Martin State Forest in Martin County, Indiana. Each hole location includes an access road and drill hole site (the last 50 feet of the access road). All drill hole sites and undisturbed portions of access roads with slopes between 25 and 45 degrees were surveyed. Approximately .20 acre was surveyed. The purposes of survey were 1) to identify and document all of the cultural resources in the project area, 2) to evaluate any sites found with regard to their eligibility for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) and the Indiana Register of Historic Sites and Structures (IRHSS), and 3) to make recommendations for the protection of significant and potentially significant sites. Fieldwork was conducted March 11, 2001 by GBL archaeologists Melody K. Pope. No cultural materials were discovered within the proposed impact areas. Cultural resource clearance is therefore recommended for the four proposed drilling locations provided that all earth-moving activities are restricted to the currently defined impact area boundaries.
Archaeological Survey of the Proposed Location for a New Transmissions Transfer Station and its Associated Easements, Lawrence County, Indiana
(Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana University, 2001-03) Pope, Melody K.; Pirkl, Mary E.
At the request of Hoosier Energy REC, Inc., the Glenn A Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana University (GBL) conducted Phase Ia archaeological reconnaissance-level survey of the proposed locations for a new transmissions transfer station and two associated temporary construction/access easements southeast of Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana. The proposed project area occupies a total of approximately 67 acres of floodplain and rolling upland south of the East Fork of the White River. Each portion of the project area was staked by Hoosier Energy prior to the beginning of survey. The purposes of survey were 1) to identify and document all cultural resources in the project area, 2) to evaluate any sites found with regard to their eligibility for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) and the Indiana Register of Historic Sites and Structures (IRHSS), and 3) to make recommendations for the protection of significant and potentially significant sites. Fieldwork began November 27, 2000, and continued intermittently until February 4, 2001. The extended period of performance for the project resulted from inclement winter weather and scheduling fieldwork during the holiday season. Fieldwork was supervised by Mary E. Pirkl; crew members included Rex Garniewicz, Olga Kalentzidou, George Mankowski, Melody Pope, Daniel Seib, Mike Strezewski, Julie Wells, Josh Wells, Andy White, and Tim Wright. Seven previously unrecorded archaeological sites (12 Lr 1006, 1007, 1008, 1009, 1010, 1011, 1012) were recorded during survey of the proposed project area. To summarize, it is the opinion of the GBL that sites 12 Lr 1006, 1007, 1008, 1009, and 1011 most likely do not have the potential to contribute information significant to the understanding of Indiana prehistory in the region. It is highly likely that Phase Ia archaeological reconnaissance-level survey has exhausted the research potential of these sites. No further archaeological investigation is recommended. Cultural resource clearance is therefore recommended for sites 12 Lr 1006-1009, and 1011. It is the opinion of the GBL that sites 12 Lr 1010 and 12 Lr 1012 have the potential to contain additional subsurface information about prehistoric lifeways in the area. The GBL recommends avoidance of those portions of the project area containing these sites. If avoidance is not possible, the GBL recommends that each site undergo limited Phase II testing in order to determine the presence, nature and extent of subsurface cultural deposits at each site.
Archaeological Survey of the Proposed Pavement Rehabilitation on SR 165 from 0.5 mile to 1.25 miles north of SR 66, Bridge Replacement (165-65-7971) over Wade Ditch, 0.91 mile north of SR 66, and Bridge Replacement (165-65-7125) over Spring Ditch, 0.6 mile north of SR 66, Posey County, Indiana
(Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana University, 2001-04) Mankowski, George L.; Pope, Melody K.
On April 6th and 13th 2001, Glenn Black Lab archaeologist George L. Mankowski conducted a Phase Ia archaeological reconnaissance of a proposed location of a pavement rehabilitation on SR 165, which also included 2 bridge replacements on SR 165 located at Wade Ditch and Spring Ditch. The project area is located 2.5 miles south of Poseyville on SR 165 and is approximately 11 acres in size. The purposes of the survey were to 1) identify and document all of the cultural resources in the project area, 2) evaluate any sites in regard to their eligibility for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places and the Indiana Register of Historic Sites and Structures, and 3) make recommendations for the protection of significant and potentially significant cultural resources. Two survey methods were utilized. In plowed fields with great than 50% visibility, a visual survey strategy was utilized. A shovel probe strategy was utilized for any grassy lawn with 0% visibility. A 5 meter transect interval was used for the visual survey and shovel probes were spaced no more than 10 meters apart. No cultural materials or evidence of deposits of cultural materials were located during the survey. No further archaeological work is recommended and cultural resource clearance is recommended for the proposed project area, provided all earth-moving activities are restricted to the currently delineated project boundaries.
Phase IA and IC Archaeological Testing of the Newport Chemical Depot (NECD) Ranney Well No. 3 Easement, Vermillion County, Indiana
(Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana University, 2005-04) Pope, Melody K.
In the spring of 2004, the Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Office of Cultural Resource Management on the Bloomington Campus of Indiana University entered into a contractual relation with Mason & Hanger Cooperation to conduct archaeological services associated with proposed developments in the Ranney Well #3 easement on the floodplain of the Wabash River near Newport, Indiana. The results of our investigations have identified eight previously undocumented archaeological sites. It is the opinion of the GBL-OCRM that only one of the newly documented sites contains coherent and important cultural deposits and is, therefore, potentially eligible for placement on the NRHP and the IRHSS. This site, designated as 12 Ve 547, is buried under approximately two meters of alluvium and is located in the western portion of the designated area of effect. Based on depositional context and one radiometric determination the site appears to date to late in the Late Archaic Period. The site is characterized by at least two hearths in shallow pits and a thin layer of sheet refuse that consists principally of botanical remains, chipped stone debris and fire-cracked rock (FCR). The cultural layer occurs within a buried A soil horizon on a specific landform, an alluvial fan associated with an upland stream valley which, in Holocene times, extended onto the Wabash flood plain. The well-preserved hearth features and midden deposits occur in a thin, 25-cm thick layer between 1.55 and 1.80 meters below the present ground surface. The kinds of artifacts, features, and midden deposits at the site suggest that it may be a small, single-component site of brief occupational duration. Due to the undocumented nature of an apparent short-term site with well-preserved botanical data, and a lack of information about buried Archaic sites in the Wabash River valley located on heretofore undocumented landforms, it is the opinion of the GBL-OCRM that the site has much potential to contribute important information about Archaic lifeways. This report summarizes archaeological findings pertaining to the Phase Ia and Phase Ic archaeological investigations undertaken in the Ranney Well 3 easement and details the supporting arguments for the potential eligibility of site 12 Ve 547 for nomination to the NRHP and the IRHSS.
Phase Ia Archaeological Reconnaissance for Survey of Proposed REMC Headquarters Building Location, Daviess County, Indiana
(Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana University, 2002-08) Sanders, Johnie; Pope, Melody K.
At the request of The Odle McGuire & Shook Corporation, the Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana University (GBL) conducted Phase Ia archaeological reconnaissance survey for a proposed headquarter building location in Daviess County, Indiana. The project area is a rectangular area measuring 720’ x 540’ or approximately 9.7 acres. All 9.7 acres were surveyed. The purposes of survey were 1) to identify and document all of the cultural resources in the project area, 2) to evaluate any sites found with regard to their eligibility for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) and the Indiana Register of Historic Sites and Structures (IRHSS), and 3) to make recommendations for the protection of significant and potentially significant sites. Fieldwork was conducted August 7-9, 12 and 13, 2002 by GBL archaeologists Johnie Sanders, Robert Adkins, John Cracraft, Amy Haluska, Alyc Helms, Ruth Heronomus, David Higgins, Tamara Hull, Bryn Neunschwander, and Zarko Tankosic. One previously unrecorded archaeological site, 12 Da 1349, was recorded during the survey. The newly recorded site represents an isolated find of a historic stoneware fragment. No features or structures were located during the survey. Based on the paucity of material recovered, it is the opinion of the Glenn A. Black Laboratory that no further archaeological work is required. Cultural resource clearance is therefore recommended for the proposed REMC headquarter building location provided that all earth-moving activities are restricted to the currently defined impact area boundaries.
Phase Ia Archaeological Reconnaissance for the Loren Ellis Development Project Dearborn County, Indiana
(Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana University, 2001-10) Mankowski, George L.; Pope, Melody K.
At the request of LMS Contracting, Inc., the Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana University (GBL) conducted a Phase Ia archaeological reconnaissance survey for LMS Contracting Inc.’s Loren Ellis Development Project near Lawrenceburg-Aurora, Dearborn County, Indiana. LMS Contracting and Loren Ellis (property owner) plan to develop a property that includes development on the upland slopes of and near Wilson Creek. The project area is approximately 66 acres in size. Approximately 3.2 acres were surveyed using shovel probes. A systematic visual survey was conducted over approximately 56 acres consisting of areas with a slope greater than 25%. The remaining 6.8 acres were previously disturbed by earthmoving activities and not tested The purposes of survey were 1) to identify and document all of the cultural resources in the project area, 2) to evaluate any sites found with regard to their eligibility for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) and the Indiana Register of Historic Sites and Structures (IRHSS), and 3) to make recommendations for the protection of significant and potentially significant sites. Fieldwork was conducted September 21, 2001 by GBL archaeologists George Mankowski, Kris Suthers, and Sean Person. During a combined visual and shovel probe survey, no cultural resources were discovered within the proposed project area. Cultural resource clearance is therefore recommended for the proposed development location provided that all earth-moving activities are restricted to the currently defined project area boundaries.