Archaeological Reassessment of Project STP-187-1(25), Cherokee County

Archaeological Reassessment of Project STP-187-1(25), Cherokee County, HPD# HPO10301-001: In compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and amendments thereto, project STP-187-1(25), Cherokee County have been surveyed with respect to archaeological resources, especially those on or eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP)". The purpose of the survey was to locate, identify and evaluate the significance of any archaeological resources within the proposed project's area of potential environmental effect. Project STP-187-1(25) would widen SR 140 in Cherokee County, Georgia. The project was initially surveyed by Teresa Lotti in May of 2001 and June of 2003 (HP# HP010301-001). Since the prior surveys, the project has been changed to include additional right-of-way at parcels 26, 31, 32, 34, 35, and 59. These parcels range in size from 0.310 to 0.605 acres. In addition, one small driveway easement has been added. An archaeological survey consistent with the proposed project description was conducted along the entire length of the project corridor. An archaeological survey (Level II) was conducted in accordance with "GDOT/FHWA Cultural Resource Survey Guidelines" developed by the GDOT Staff Archaeologists in consultation with DNR Historic Preservation Section Staff and concurred in by the Federal Highway Administration and State Historic Preservation Officer. These guidelines provide general survey boundaries and methodological approaches to archaeological surveys based on the type/scope of proposed highway projects and are followed during the initial identification of archaeological resources. By agreement, because no existing or eligible National Register archaeological resources were located within the project's area of potential environmental effect, no signed concurrence from the State Historic Preservation Office is required. It is concluded, therefore, that the project will have no effect upon archaeological resources on or eligible for inclusion in the NRHP provided that the project conforms to that described above.