Archaeological Reassessment of Project EDS-84(23), Clinch County, HPD#HP000403-001

In compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and amendments thereto, project EDS-84(23), Clinch 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 EDS-84(23) would widen US 84/SR 38 in Clinch County, Georgia. The project was initially surveyed by New South Associates in March of 2001 and again April of 2003 (HP# HP000403-001). Since the prior surveys, the project has been changed and the mainline widening will now take place on the north side of US 84/SR 38. The portion begins approximately 1000 feet west of Darby Creek and terminates approximately 600 feet east of Wood Yard Creek. The required right-of-way varies with a maximum of 100 additional feet beyond the existing right-of-way on the north side of the road. In addition, driveway easements have been added throughout the northern side. 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 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.