Cultural Resources Survey of Proposed Sewer Lift Station and Approximately 610 Meters (2, 000 Linear Feet) of Sewer Line, Talbot County, Georgia

During the last part of December 2003, Southern Research conducted an intensive archaeological survey of a proposed Sewer Lift Station and approximately 610 meters (2,000 linear feet) of sewer line in Talbot County, Georgia under contract with Jordan, Jones, and Goulding. The line goes west off of US Highway 80. All facilities are underground and there will be no visual effects when completed. The APE is therefore considered to be the 3meter (1o foot) wide corridor for the entire 61o meters (2,000 feet) of sewer line. The purpose of the investigation was to identify archaeological and historical resources within the project area and to evaluate the eligibility of the identified resources for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in accordance with Section 1o6 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). Under direction of Principal Investigator Grace Keith, one archaeological site was recorded during the survey. This site, 9TA126, is recommended ineligible for the NRHP. One archeological site (9TA126) was recorded during the intensive archaeological survey of the proposed Sewer Lift Station and approximately 610 meter (2,000 linear feet) of sewer line. This early to middle 20th century scatter is likely the remains of a house site, as evidenced by historic trees in the vicinity. However, no structural remains were noted. The site is destroyed and contains sparse deposits in plowzone contexts. Therefore, the site has no potential to yield additional archaeological information and is recommended ineligible for NRHP listing. It is our opinion that no archaeological sites that are eligible for listing in the NRHP will be impacted by the proposed project. If the Georgia State Historic Preservation Office concurs, then Jordan, Jones, and Goulding has completed the Section 1o6 process required under the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended.