A Phase I cultural resources survey and Phase II archeological testing were conducted for the proposed l03-acre Dawsonville Retail development site in Dawson County, Georgia. Three archeological sites, two Isolated Finds (IFs) and four historic (over 50 years old) structures were found within the project Area of Potential Effects (APE) during the survey. Three of the historic structures are located outside the project tract. The prehistoric resources recorded during the current study include occupations dating to the Early Archaic, Middle Woodland (Cartersville), and the Late Woodland-Early Mississippian (Woodstock and simple-stamped).
Phase II testing was conducted at one archeological site (9DW 183) to clearly evaluate the NRHP eligibility status. Based on the results of Phase II testing, this site is recommended ineligible for the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP).
Based on survey and testing results, the three sites, both IFs and the four historic structures recorded during this study are recommended ineligible for the NRHP. Implementation of the proposed undertaking would result in no adverse effects to significant cultural resources. No further cultural resource investigations are recommended for the proposed Dawsonville Retail development undertaking.
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