Archaeological Survey for a Proposed Small Structure Replacement on U.S. 36, 0.3 Mile East of the Illinois/Indiana State Line, Vermillion 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 small structure replacement on U.S. 36, located approximately 0.3 mile from the Illinois/Indiana state line in Vermillion County, Indiana. The project area consists of approximately 690 meters of U.S. 36 roughly situated between CR 350W and an abandoned railroad grade (former Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Line). Existing, permanent, and temporary rights-of-way totaling approximately 22-25 meters in width (measured from the centerline of U.S. 36) were surveyed along both the north and south sides ofU.S. 36. 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 theproject 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 January 24, 2001 by GBL archaeologist Mary E. Pirkl. 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 project area boundaries.