Cultural Resources Survey and Evaluative Testing at Site 9FU343 Macauley Tract (Phase I, Units 1A & 1B) Development Site Fulton County, Georgia

Background R. S. Webb & Associates conducted a cultural resources survey and evaluative testing at the proposed Macauley Tract (Phase I, Units 1A & 1B) Development Site in Fulton County, Georgia between January 14 and February 23, 1999. These studies were conducted on behalf of Macauley Homes and Neighborhoods to locate and identify cultural resources within the project area and assess resource significance based on National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) criteria (36 CFR Part 60.4). The project area covers approximately 36.3 hectares (90.0 acres) and is located in south Fulton County, Georgia approximately 3.7 kilo·meters (2.3 miles) east of Campbellton, Georgia, and 10 kilometers (6.1 miles) west of East Point, Georgia. The cultural resources survey included a literature review and an intensive field survey. During the literature review, state and county records, maps and documents were examined to determine if previously recorded archeological sites/historic structures are located within or around the project area. Using surface and subsurface techniques, the field survey was conducted to identify and record cultural resources within the study area. Evaluative testing was conducted at Site 9FU343. Results Literature Review: The literature review revealed that no state recorded archeological resources are recorded within the project tract. Ten archeological sites are recorded within 1,800 meters of the project area. A review of National Register Files and the Fulton Cmmty Historic Structure Files indicates that no NRHP-listed properties or state-recognized historic structures are located within or adjacent (within 4,000 feet) to the project area. A 1925 Map of Campbell County shows an Indian Treaty Line running through the western portion of the project area. A 1932 Rural Delivery Map shows one house along West Stubbs Road possibly within the project tract. This structure was not indicated on later maps (i.e., the 1933 and 1947 Department of Transportation Map), suggesting its removal sometime after 1932. No additional structures were noted within the project tract during the literature review; this was confirmed during the field survey. Archeological Field Survey: During the field survey, six archeological sites (9FU338, 9FU339, 9FU340, 9FU341, 9FU342, and 9FU343) and two isolated finds (IF-1 and IF-2) were located (Table I). Site types recorded include prehistoric lithic scatters (n = 4), a quarry site (n = 1), and a prehistoric artifact scatter with a historic isolate (n = 1). Dateable components recorded include late 19th to middle 20th century (n = 1), late 19th to late 20th century (n = 1), and early to middle Woodland (n = 1). Based on the survey data, Sites 9FU338, 9FU339, 9FU340, 9FU341, and 9FU342, as well as the isolated finds (IF-1 and IF-2) were recommended as ineligible for the NRHP; Site 9FU343 was considered potentially eligible for the NRHP. Evaluative testing was conducted at Site 9FU343 to evaluate its NRHP eligibility status. Based on the testing data, Site 9FU343 is recommended ineligible for the NRHP.