Archaeological Survey for Small Structure Replacement on U.S. 421 over Owasco Creek Located 9.65 km South of the South Junction with S. R. 18 (Project: STP-111-4( ), Des. #9704040) in Carroll County, Indiana

Abstract

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 the proposed small structure replacement on U. S. 4 21 over Owasco Creek located 9.65 km south of the south junction with S. R. 18 (Project: STP-111-4( ), Des. #9704040) in Carroll County, Indiana. Approximately 0.2 acre (0.08 ha) 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 within the project area. Fieldwork was conducted on July 18, 2000 by GBL archaeologist Devin W. Fishel. Principal Investigator was Robert G. McCullough. No cultural materials were discovered within the proposed project area during the course of survey. Cultural resource clearance is therefore recommended for the proposed highway construction project provided that all earth-moving activities are restricted to the currently delineated project area boundaries.