Archaeological Survey and Testing for the Proposed Russell Parkway Extension GDOT Projects Prp-178-1(225) and Mlp-401(156)

This report details the archaeological survey and testing conducted under contract by Southern Research during September and October, 1996 for the Georgia Department of Transportation's proposed Richard B. Russell Parkway Extension (Project PRP-178-1 (225) and MLP-401 (156)) in Houston and Peach counties, Georgia. This research was required for a proposed new roadway. that would link County Road 91 (John Sullivan Road) near County Road 178 (Lakeview Road) in Peach County to the existing Richard Russell Parkway at Houston Lake Road in Houston County (Figure 1). The proposed route extends approximately 15.3 kilometers (9.5 miles) with approximately 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) of access roads or ramps. Survey within the proposed highway corridor yielded seven archeological sites and eight isolated artifact finds. These cultural resources are listed in Table 1. Two sites, 9PE26 AND HT125, were recommended for additional testing following the initial project survey to determine their eligibility for listing on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). Both sites, upon testing, were determined to be ineligible for inclusion in the NRHP. Four other sites and three isolated finds were recorded during our study, but these were located outside the proposed project Right of Way (ROW) and will not be impacted by the proposed construction. These cultural resources are listed in Table 2.