A Phase I archeological survey of the proposed White Street sewer expansion was conducted for the City of Hoschton in northwestern Jackson County, Georgia on March 17, 2017. The proposed project will involve the construction of a 730 m (2400 ft) long by 45-cm (8-in) diameter sewer line next to a small unnamed stream, and demolition and replacement of an existing lift station. The construction easement will be approximately 12 m (40 ft) wide. The survey was conducted in order to address concerns of the Georgia Historic Preservation Division (HPD) that construction could affect significant archeological sites. Field technician Ronald Shoettmer, who has 40 years of experience with such projects, conducted the survey.
A linear transect of 15 shovel test pits was placed within the construction easement. The shovel tests were excavated at 30 m (100 ft) intervals except where poorly drained soils were encountered. Shovel tests were 30 cm (1 ft) diameter and excavated to depths of 12 - 130 cm (5 – 50 in) below surface or until subsoil was reached. The fill was sifted through .64-cm (.25-in) mesh screens. All shovel tests were backfilled after completion.
No archeological sites or isolated artifacts were encountered by the survey. Likewise, no historic structures are present within the APE. Because no cultural resources will be affected by this project we recommend that construction be allowed to proceed.
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