Archaeological Survey of Project STP-00MS(1), Jefferson County

In compliance with Section I 06 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and amendments thereto, project STP-OOMS( 1). Jefferson County, has been surveyed with respect to archaeological resources, especially those on or eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). The purpose of the survey was to locate, identify, and evaluate the significance of any archaeological resources within the proposed project's area of potential environmental effect. The proposed project would construct passing lanes in three locations along SR 24/US 221, on either side of Louisville. Site 1 would provide an eastbound passing lane between Mile Post (MP) 12.6 and 13.8. Site 2 would provide a westbound passing lane between MP LO and 11.3. Site 3 would provide an eastbound passing lane between MP 3.2 and 4.3. Existing right-of-way on SR 24/US 221 is 100 feet. An additional 0-30 feet would be required for passing lanes 2 and 3. An additional 0-175 feet would be required for passing lane l. The total project length is 3.6 miles. An archaeological survey (Level Ill) was conducted in accordance with "GDOT/FHWA Cultural Resource Survey Guidelines" developed by the GDOT Staff Archaeologists in consultation with DNR Historic Preservation Division Staff and concurred in by the Federal Highway Administration and State Historic Preservation Officer. These guidelines provide general survey boundaries and methodological approaches to archaeological surveys based on the type/scope of work of proposed highway projects and are followed during the initial identification of archaeological resources. No existing or eligible National Register resources were located within the project's area of potential environmental effect. It is concluded, therefore, that the project will have no effect upon archaeological resources on or eligible for inclusion in the NRHP provided that the project conforms to that described above.