Archeological Survey of the Proposed South La Grange Loop, Troup County, Georgia

The report outlines the results of an archaeological survey of the proposed South LaGrange Loop, a 5.68 mile (9.14 km) long corridor. This survey was conducted for the Georgia Department of Transportation, project STP-2921(3). The proposed corridor starts at the intersection between US 29/SR 14 and Fling Road and terminates at the intersection between Pegasus Parkway and SR 219. The archaeological survey consisted of background research, field survey along the proposed corridor, laboratory analysis of artifacts recovered during fieldwork, historical research, and the preparation of this report. The report includes the project methodology, background, results, and recommendations concerning the archaeological resources located within the project corridor. Ten archaeological occurrences were identified during the survey, including eight sites and two isolated finds. The eight sites include three concentrations of stone piles, two prehistoric ceramic scatters, a lithic scatter, a historic artifact scatter, and a still. Only the three stone pile scatters - 9Tp9O7, 9Tp9O8, and 9Tp9O9 - possibly contain research potential and are recommended as potentially eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. Phase 11 testing is the recommended course of action at these three sites. The purpose of archaeological testing is to determine if the stone piles are prehistoric or historic and to determine their function. The remaining sites and isolated finds are recommended not eligible for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places.