Archaeological Survey of a Cellular Tower Site, Northwest of Henryville, Clark 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 a recently constructed cellular communications tower in Clark County, Indiana. The site consists of a free standing tower structure, small outbuilding and electrical panel constructed upon concrete piers within a gravel pad (22m x 22m) situated within a cleared area (33m x 35m), with an associated gravel access road (59m long x 6m wide). Approximately 0.37 acres were surveyed. Fieldwork was conducted November 30, 1999 by GBL archaeologists Devin W. Fishel and Mary E. Pirkl. No cultural materials were discovered during survey. Cultural resource clearance is therefore recommended for any future work within the currently impacted cellular tower location.