Phase II Investigation of 12 Sites (9CE714, 9CE897, 9CE899, 9CE1332, 9CE2008, 9CE2019, 9CE2027, 9CE2402, 9CE2403, 9CE2409, 9ME70, and 9ME796) for Fort Benning Military Reservation, Chattahoochee and Muscogee Counties, Georgia

Under a continuing services contract with the U.S. Army Infantry Center, Directorate of Public Work, Environmental Division, Fort Benning Military Reservation, Panamerican Consultants, Inc. conducted a series of Phase II archaeological investigations at 12 sites within the reservation. The objective of this testing was to evaluate each site to determine its eligibility for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) and to make recommendations for future archaeological investigations. This work was undertaken in compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 as amended; Executive Order 11593 (Protection and Enhancement of the Cultural Environment); and the Archaeological and Historic Preservation Act of 1974.

A total of 12 sites (9CE714, 9CE897, 9CE899, 9CE1332, 9CE2008, 9CE2019, 9CE2027, 9CE2402, 9CE2403, 9CE2409, 9ME70, and 9ME796) were investigated during the series of Phase II surveys. Multiple components were recorded during the investigations ranging from Early Archaic to the twentieth century.

Two of the sites (9CE899 and 9CE2403) are recommended as eligible for inclusion into the NRHP. Both of the sites recommended as eligible have either intact features, stratigraphic integrity, or will enhance the cultural history of the region. Each of these sites need protective measures taken so further disturbances will not deplete their integrity. An additional cemetery recorded as 9CE2027 was inspected using a GPR unit. This site, although ineligible for the NRHP, should continue to be protected. The remaining nine sites are recommended as not eligible for inclusion in the NRHP. These sites have been destroyed or heavily disturbed by previous land use and natural activities.