In July 2005, TRC conducted Phase I cultural resource investigations within the Area of Potential Effects (APE) of the 142-acre Tennebaum tract in Chatham County, Georgia. Archaeological and historic architecture surveys were included in the study.
No previously recorded archeological sites had been recorded within the study area, and no archaeological resources were discovered during our survey.
The results of background and field research indicate no historic buildings that meet the eligibility criteria for listing on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) occur within the APE. However, an abandoned railroad bed that occurs along the southeastern border of the property is eligible for the NRHP.
Based on these findings, it is our recommendation that additional archaeological investigations should not be required in order to comply with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. It is also our recommendation that the abandoned railroad bed be avoided during all future construction activities. If it cannot be avoided, we recommend that additional consultation with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the State Historic Preservation Office should take place to devise a means of mitigating adverse effects of the project on this resource prior to proceeding with activities that would disturb or destroy any segment of the rail line.
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