Archaeological Survey for Proposed Impoundments Along Pucachief Creek, Cabin Sites, and an Associated Access Road in Ouabache Trails Park near Vincennes, Knox County, Indiana

Abstract

At the request of Knox County Parks and Recreation Department, the Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana University (GBL) conducted Phase Ia archaeological reconnaissance survey along approximately 460 meters ( ca. 1500') of PucachiefCreek to be impacted by the construction of three impoundment structures, and at the location of four proposed cabin sites (10 m x 10 m each) and an associated access road (approximately 320 m x 20 m) in Ouabache Trails Park north of Vincennes, Knox County, Indiana. A total of approximately 4.0 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 April 25-26, 2000 by GBL archaeologists Devin W. Fishei Scott J. Shirar, and Brian W. Troyer. No cultural materials were discovered within the proposed project areas. Cultural resource clearance is therefore recommended for the proposed improvements to Ouabache Park provided that all earth-moving activities are restricted to the currently defined project area boundaries.