Phase I/II Archaeological Investigations of Four Road Improvement Corridors in and near the City of McDonough Henry County, Georgia

A Phase I and II archaeological survey and evaluation was conducted for CH2M Hill prior to proposed road construction in Henry County, Georgia. The project corridor, which measures 6.25 miles long and 30 m (100 feet) or less wide, begins where Jonesboro Road crosses Birch Creek and continues east to end just prior to the intersection of SR 20/81 and Kalves Creek; the survey corridor also includes north-south project segments through the City of McDonough. Ninety-five percent of the project tract has been severely impacted by road construction and maintenance, commercial and residential development, and erosion. The survey was performed in October 1995 by Garrow & Associates, Inc. A combined pedestrian survey and subsurface testing program was pursued for the entire project corridor. Background research prior to the fieldwork determined that no previously recorded archaeological sites are located in or near (within one mile of) the project corridor. Three previously identified National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) properties are located in the project corridor; these are discussed in Ehrenhard et al. (1995). The literature search also indicates that no historically significant individuals or events were associated with the project corridor. This survey identified three archaeological sites, 9HY217, 9HY218, and 9HY219, in the project corridor. All three sites are represented by late nineteenth through twentieth century materials, probably refuse associated with nearby structures; these sites are recommended ineligible for the NRHP. Archaeological clearance to construct is recommended. Standing structures are addressed and evaluated in a separate report by Ehrenhard et al. (1995).