On December 5 and 6, 1980, an archaeological assessment was conducted on a tract of land in Bibb County, Georgia containing approximately 90 acres (Figure 1). The property, known as the Ocmulgee East Park Recreation Area, Phase II is located at the intersection of Cochran Short Route and Riggins Mill Road. The assessment did not indicate the presence of prehistoric cultural materials; however, the site contains the remains of two twentieth century houses, which are indicated on Figure1 as WGC 1529. One structure dates from the 1910-1920 period and the other from the 1950's. Both structures have been burned, and bricks used in their construction have been removed. Shovel tests in the vicinity of these remains failed to reveal an indication of accumulated midden. Neither structure is considered eligible for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places due to the complete absence of structural or archaeological integrity.
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