Phase Ia Archaeological Reconnaissance for Survey of Proposed REMC Headquarters Building Location, Daviess County, Indiana

Abstract

At the request of The Odle McGuire & Shook Corporation, the Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana University (GBL) conducted Phase Ia archaeological reconnaissance survey for a proposed headquarter building location in Daviess County, Indiana. The project area is a rectangular area measuring 720’ x 540’ or approximately 9.7 acres. All 9.7 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 August 7-9, 12 and 13, 2002 by GBL archaeologists Johnie Sanders, Robert Adkins, John Cracraft, Amy Haluska, Alyc Helms, Ruth Heronomus, David Higgins, Tamara Hull, Bryn Neunschwander, and Zarko Tankosic. One previously unrecorded archaeological site, 12 Da 1349, was recorded during the survey. The newly recorded site represents an isolated find of a historic stoneware fragment. No features or structures were located during the survey. Based on the paucity of material recovered, it is the opinion of the Glenn A. Black Laboratory that no further archaeological work is required. Cultural resource clearance is therefore recommended for the proposed REMC headquarter building location provided that all earth-moving activities are restricted to the currently defined impact area boundaries.