Archaeological Survey of a Proposed Cellular Communications Tower Site (#GF131N, Huffman Bridge Tower Site, Job #8440), Spencer County, Indiana

Abstract

At the request of ATC Associates, Inc., the Glenn A Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana University ( GBL) conducted a Phase Ia archaeological reconnaissance survey of the proposed location for a cellular communications tower in Spencer County, Indiana. The cellular tower site will consist of a free standing central tower structure and associated building and electrical equipment on concrete piers/slabs situated within a fenced enclosure with a short access road to an un-named farm road directly west of the site (14 meters west of the west edge of the impact area). Approximately 0. 7 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 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 cultural resources. Fieldwork was conducted July 7, 2000 by GBL archaeologist Devin W. Fishel. Principal Investigator was Robert G. McCullough, PhD. No cultural materials were discovered during the course of survey. Cultural resource clearance is therefore recommended for the proposed cellular communications tower impact area provided that all earth-moving activities are restricted to the currently delineated project area boundaries.