Archaeological Assessment TCNS ID 28322, Proposed 199-Foot Monopole Telecommunications Structure Within An Approximate 100’ by 100’ Compound, Middle School Cirlce, Nashville, Berrien County, Georgia

Environmental Corporation of America (ECA) has completed an Archaeological Assessment for the federal undertaking at the subject site. The subject site is a proposed telecommunications facility located off Middle School Circle in Nashville, Berrien County, Georgia. The proposed telecommunications compound would measure approximately 100-feet by 100-feet with a proposed access route of approximately 30-feet by 50-feet. The proposed telecommunications facility is located in a vacant grass field directly adjacent to an existing approximate 175-foot water tower. The proposed access will travers in a westerly direction from Middle School Circle to the proposed telecommunications facility. The facility would include a 195-foot monopole telecommunications structure (199-feet with appurtenances) and associated ground level support equipment.

This archaeological assessment was conducted in order to ascertain whether the proposed undertaking, on the project site, might directly or indirectly affect cultural resources, if any such resources exist. No previously recorded archaeological sites within the area for direct effects were identified through our review of available cultural records and databases. Furthermore, during the course of the field survey portion of this archaeological assessment no archaeological cultural resources were encountered.

We conclude that the proposed undertaking would not affect any historic or prehistoric archaeological resources that are listed in or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. Therefore, for archaeological cultural resources, we recommend a finding of No Effect for the proposed undertaking at the project site.