A Cultural Resources Inventory Survey was conducted on the 1,372 acres of Compartment 129, Oconee National Forest, Jones County, Georgia, in 1980 by John Barrett. Six sites were found and revisited by Jack Wynn in 1981, at which time another site was located. Of these, four early 20th Century farmhouse sites were heavily disturbed by subsequent activities. Three others required testing to determine their applicability to the National Register. These included an early 20th Century farmhouse which may provide farther data on the area. Two possibly pre-historic rock pile sites were found without cultural identifiers. One was surrounded by an historic cemetery without dated markers. As no ground-disturbing activities were currently planned for the Compartment, no immediate actions were taken, other than flagging the sites. If a future land exchange is proposed, it is recommended that the three sites and a buffer zone be kept in Federal ownership and the sites protected from other disturbing activities.
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