Archaeological survey was conducted by Brockington and Associates, Inc. on a 100 acre wooded tract adjacent to the Canongate Golf Course, in Coweta County, Georgia. These investigations were undertaken in compliance with the Regulatory Program of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (33 CFR 325, Appendix C) under federal wetland regulations (Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, 33 USC 1344, as amended 1987), cultural resources legislation (National Historic Preservation Act, 16 USC 470, as amended 1992), and cultural resources regulations (36 CFR 800: Protection of Historic Properties). Archaeological survey of the tract resulted in recording one isolated find of cultural material, one archaeological site, and one historic cemetery. No historic structures were found in the project area of potential effect. The isolated find (Iso 1 ), a single sherd recovered from a shovel test, is not considered significant. Site 9CW117 is a low density plowzone scatter of prehistoric ceramic and lithic artifacts. This site exhibits no vertical stratigraphy and no temporally diagnostic artifacts are present. Site 9CW117 cannot contribute to relevant prehistoric research questions and is recommended ineligible for the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). No additional archaeological investigation should be conducted and clearance to proceed with the proposed undertaking is recommended. The historic cemetery, 9CW118, is recommended potentially eligible for the NRHP under Criterion D. The site exhibits aspects of integrity indicating archaeological research potential. Project developers have indicated their intent to preserve and to protect 9CW118. A permanent fence will be erected around the cemetery to encompass the graves and a five meter (15ft) buffer established during survey. Vegetation within and adjacent to the fence will be maintained, and visitor access will be provided. If developers implement these procedures, cultural resources clearance to proceed with the project is recommended.
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