The results of extensive investigations at six prehistoric sites on the upper Savannah River in Georgia and South Carolina are presented. Two of the sites (Sara's Ridge and Paris Island) had significant, undisturbed deposits dating to the preceramic Late Archaic Period (2,900- 2,700 B.C.). One of these (Sara's Ridge) had evidence of a structure but is interpreted as an extractive camp. The other (Paris Island) had a wide range of artifacts that suggested a more stable residence. Five of the six sites had Early and Middle Woodland components present (700 B.C. - A.D. 500). The intensity of these occupations were generally limited, suggesting nonpermanent settlement. One site (Simpson's Field) was occupied during both the Late Woodland (A.D. 600 - 750) and Late Mississippian (A.D. 1300) Periods. The former occupation yielded Swift Creek and Napier ceramics in numerous features. Finally, Simpson's Field was occupied during the Rembert phase when it served as a small farmstead.
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