At the Cherry Point Prehistoric Site (9CM187) and the Cherry Point Historic Site (9CM196), Camden County, Georgia, five selected areas were stripped of topsoil by bulldozer to expose submidden features. A possible Mission Period aboriginal structure was identified within Site 9CM196, as well as a late historic period (1870s to 1910s) well and several post holes. We recommended a portion of Site 9CM196 be considered eligible for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places. Because topsoil midden is disturbed by modern trash, Cherry Point can be used as a recreation area without impact to the site provided no digging below topsoil is undertaken.
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