Archaeological Survey for Proposed Impact Areas Associated with Two Small Structure Replacements, One Small Structure Extension, and Two Temporary Crossover Lanes on U.S. 52 (Project: STP-138-1( ), Des. #9608860) in Benton 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 impact areas associated with two small structure replacements, one small structure extension, and two temporary crossover lanes on U.S. 52 in Benton County, Indiana. Approximately 3 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 within the project area. Fieldwork was conducted on June 21, 2000 by GBL archaeologists Devin W. Fishel and Brian W. Troyer. Principal Investigator was Robert. G. McCullough, PhD. No cultural materials were discovered within the proposed project impact areas during the course of survey. Cultural resource clearance is therefore recommended for the proposed highway construction project impact areas provided that all earth-moving activities are restricted to the currently delineated project area boundaries.