Phase II Investigations of 20 Sites ( 1RU51, 1RU53, 1RU56, 1RU97, 1RU109, 1RU272, 1RU273, 1RU275, 1RU278, 1RU290, 1RU293, 1RU298, 1RU301, 1RU306, 1RU308, 1RU310, 1RU311, 1RU314, 1RU318, 1RU320 ) on the Alabama Side of Fort Benning Military Reservation.

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 20 sites within Fort Benning Military Reservation, all on the Alabama side of the base. The objective of the survey, 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 1110 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 20 sites (1RU51, 1RU53, 1RU56, 1RU97, 1RU109, 1RU272, 1RU273, 1RU275, 1RU278, 1RU290, 1RU293, 1RU298, 1RU301, 1RU306, 1RU308, 1RU310, 1RU311, 1RU314, 1RU318, and 1RU320) were investigated during the series of Phase II surveys. Multiple components were recorded during the investigations ranging from the Paleoindian to the twentieth century.

Thirteen of the sites (1RU51, 1RU97, 1RU272, 1RU273, 1RU293, 1RU298, 1RU301, 1RU306, 1RU310, 1RU311, 1RU314, 1RU318, and 1RU320) are recommended as not eligible for inclusion into the NRHP. These sites have been destroyed or heavily disturbed by previous land use and natural activities. The remaining sites (1RU53, 1RU56, 1RU109, 1RU275, 1RU278, 1RU290, and 1RU308) are recommended as eligible for inclusion in the NRHP. All of the sites recommended as eligible have intact features, stratigraphic integrity, and/or are associated with large Lower Creek towns or early historic settlements. Each of these sites need protective measures taken so further disturbances will not deplete their integrity.