Archaeological Assessment of Project F-037-2(28), Butts County

In compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and amendments thereto, project F-037-2(28), Butts Co., 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 project description indicated that a southbound left-turn lane will be added to S.R. 42/U.S. 23 at the intersection of County roads 300 and 295. Existing right-of-way south of the centerline is 30 feet. An additional 10 feet of right-of-way will be required south of existing right-of-way for a distance of approximately .287 mile. The archaeological survey was conducted in accordance with "GDOT Archaeological Survey Guidelines" developed by the GDOT Staff Archaeologists and agreed upon by the Federal Highway Administration, State Historic Preservation Officer and State Archaeologist. These guidelines outline general survey boundaries and methodological approaches to archaeological surveys of transportation 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 have no effect upon archaeological resources on or eligible for inclusion in the NRHP provided that the project conforms to that described above." No significant archaeological resources were located within the proposed corridors 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.