The following report documents archeological salvage excavations conducted by Southeastern Archeological Services, Inc., at the site of Concord Woolen Mill, 9Cb301 in Cobb County, Georgia. Archeological excavation became necessary when plans were developed for stabilizing the walls of the main mill building and an ancillary structure. Stabilization required the erection of steel beams within concrete piers excavated to a minimum depth of two feet. Each of the 20 pier footings was excavated with a unit ranging from 1.2m to 2.0m on a side. Six of the units were excavated by archeologists, and the remaining 14 units were excavated by laborers monitored by archeologists. The study resulted in detailed mapping of each excavation and recovery of mill-related artifacts that provide insight into the construction, modification and eventual destruction of the historically important mill structure.
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