Archaeological Assessment of FR-198-1(11), Hall County

In compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and amendments thereto, project FR-198-1(11) Hall County, has been surveyed with respect to archaeological resources, especially those on or eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). The purpose of the survey was to locate, identify, and evaluate the significance of any archaeological resources within the project corridor. The proposed project would widen and reconstruct SR 60 just north of Gainesville. The project begins at the juncture of SR 60 and SR 283 and continues north to a point approximately 1000 feet north of the juncture of SR 60 and SR 136. The existing right-of- way varies from 80 to 100 feet. The right-of-way required for this project would be 100 feet. An archaeological survey consistent with the project boundaries was conducted. An archaeological survey (Level I) was conducted in accordance with "GDOT/ FHWA Cultural Resource Survey Guidelines" developed by the GDOT Archaeologists in consultation with DNR Historic Preservation Section Staff and concurred with by the Federal Highway Administration and State Historic Preservation Officer. These guidelines provide general survey boundaries and methodological approaches to archaeological surveys based on the type/ scope of proposed highway projects and are followed during the initial identification of archaeological resources. No significant archaeological resources were located within the proposed project corridor as described in paragraph two above. It is concluded, therefore, that the project will not affect archaeological resources on or eligible for inclusion in the NRHP provided that the project conforms to that described above.