In compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and amendments thereto, project F-114-1(39), Cobb 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 project corridor.
The proposed project would connect Page Street, from a point east of its intersection with Cherokee Street, to Marietta Parkway at Polk Street. Required right-of-way will be no wider than 90 feet, except at intersections. Two alternates are being considered with this proposed project. Alternate 11A11 would connect Kennesaw Avenue with the proposed loop (see figure l). Alternate 11 B 11 (figure 2) would underpass the pro- posed loop corridor and intersect Church Street just south of the existing intersection.
The archaeological survey was conducted in accordance with 11 GDOT Archaeological Survey Guidelines" developed by the GDOT Staff Archaeologists and agreed upon by the Federal Highway Administration, State Historic Preservation Officer and State Archaeologist. These guidelines outline general survey boundaries and methodological approaches to archaeological surveys of transportation projects, and are followed during the initial identification of archaeological resources.
Because the project area is completely urbanized, most areas are presently obscured by existing structures such as buildings, streets and parking lots. Examination of historic maps dating back to the Civil War Era indicate portions of the project area have experienced a shift from domestic residential to the present commercial/industrial development. Further, there are no indications that significant archaeological features may be present here. Due to the urban situation which precludes intensive field survey, however, it is recommended that a post grubbing-clearing-demolition construction survey be undertaken at the appropriate time. It is anticipated however, that such investigations would have a low probability of locating significant archaeological remains.
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