Archaeological Survey for a Proposed Intersection Improvement (#STP-3267) at the Intersection of S. R. 42, C. R. 1150W, and C. R. 550N in Morgan 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 a proposed intersection improvement (project #STP-3267) at the intersection of S.R. 42, C. R. 1150W, and C.R. 5 50N in Morgan County, Indiana. The project impact area extends for 150 meters north along S. R. 42, 100 meters west along S. R. 42, 150 meters south along C.R. 1150W, and 100 meters east along C.R. 500N. Right-of-way varies from 5 to 5.5 meters on each side of the road at the ends of the project area to 15 to 18 meters near the intersection, with additional area around the intersection. Approximately 5 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 June 5, 2000 by GBL archaeologists Devin W. Fishel and Brian W. Troyer. No cultural materials were discovered within the proposed impact area. Cultural resource clearance is therefore recommended for project area provided that all earth-moving activities are restricted to the currently defined impact area boundaries.