Archaeological Survey of Two Cellular Tower Sites Near Corydon, Harrison County, Indiana

Abstract

At the request of ATC Associates, me., the Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana University (GBL) conducted a Phase Ia archaeological reconnaissance survey of two proposed cellular communications tower sites near Corydon, Harrison County, Indiana. Both cellular tower sites will consist of a central tower structure with three anchoring deadmen/guylines ° oriented, 120 ° 0 ° , and 240 from the center of the tower. In addition to the cellular communications structures, the proposed location for an associated access road for each site was surveyed. Approximately I. 6 acres were surveyed at the Corydon West site, and approximately 1.1 acres were surveyed at the Corydon East site. Fieldwork was conducted November 19, 1999 by GBL archaeologists Mary E. Pirkl and Devin W. Fishel. No cultural materials were discovered during survey. Cultural resource clearance is therefore recommended for both proposed project areas, provided that all earth-moving activities are restricted to the currently defined project area boundaries.