Archaeological Assessment of Project NH-009-2(90), Glynn County

In compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and amendments thereto, project NH-009-2(90), Glynn 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. Originally, the proposed project consisted of intersection improvements on SR 25/US 17 in the city of Brunswick at CS 427 Talmadge A venue. The proposed project would begin approximately 241.4 m (792 ft) south of Talmadge Avenue and would end approximately 146.3 m (480ft) north of Talmadge Avenue. Existing SR 25 would have been reconstructed and sections of Old Glynn Avenue would have been removed to provide a continuous southbound right tum lane from the Lanier Plaza south drive to G Street. The existing right-of-way is approximately 45.7 m (150ft). No additional right-of-way would have been required for the completion of this project. An archaeological survey consistent with the project description was conducted along the entire project corridor. The revised project concept would extend the southern terminus approximately 0.50 km (0.31 mi), and the northern terminus would be extended approximately 0.11 km (0.07 mi). The existing right-of-way is approximately 45.7 m (150ft). No additional right-of-way would be required for the completion of the proposed project. An archaeological survey consistent with the revised project description was conducted along the entire project corridor. An archaeological survey (Level I) 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.