An archeological survey of the 32 km2 (8000 ac) Di-Lane Plantation in southern Burke County, Georgia located 238 archeological sites and 116 artifact occurrences. Di-Lane Plantation is situated in the upper Coastal Plain, which is a rich environment compared to the Fall Line Sandhills 40 km (25 mi) to the north. Soils well suited for agriculture, and the presence of chert outcrops, good wildlife habitats, and an abundant supply of water made this an attractive area for prehistoric groups. Many of the sites are large, contain dense artifact deposits, and are well preserved. Historic period sites date from the late Colonial or early Antebellum period to about 1955 when the property was turned into a hunting preserve. A total of 74 sites are recommended as eligible or potentially eligible to the National Register of Historic Places due to their research potential. The remaining 164 sites and 116 occurrences are ineligible to the Register, and no further work should be required on these resources. In addition, historic structures on the property were evaluated for their architectural significance. One, the Kilpatrick House, is recommended eligible to the National Register of Historic Places.
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