On October 24 and 25, 1995, New South Associates conducted a Phase I archaeological survey of approximately 0.75 mile of new alignment, road widening and a bridge replacement for Mitchell Bridge Road. The study corridor crosses from Whitfield into Murray County, Georgia. This report provides a prehistoric and historic background for the area and completely chronicles the results of the archaeological survey. A pedestrian survey of the 0.75 mile corridor utilized a 30 meter shovel test interval along single transect as well as visual inspection of the exposed ground surface. This inspection located an historic isolate and a possible historic cemetery. Additional probing of the possible cemetery site to determine if grave shafts can be located is recommended. The additional probing of the cemetery site was accomplished on September 24, 1996. A single grave was delineated and avoidance of the entire area is recommended. If avoidance is impossible, grave removal procedures, in accordance with the "Abandoned Cemeteries and Burial Grounds Act" (Georgia Code 36-72) is recommended.
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