Archaeology At The State Botanical Garden Of Georgia

Many groups of diverse interest have supported and contributed to the development of the State Botanical Garden of Georgia over the 20 years of its existence. The growth of the Botanical Garden is a direct result of continued support from the State, the University of Georgia, and from the Friends of the Garden. Today the State Botanical Garden of Georgia serves as a teaching, research, and recreational facility for all of Georgia.

As part of our appreciation for this facility, the Northeast Chapter of the Society for Georgia Archaeology (SGA) conducted an archaeological survey of the entire 121 ha (300 ac) of the State Botanical Garden of Georgia. It was our goal to locate and investigate all of the prehistoric and historic cultural resources within the Botanical Garden property and to present a report of our findings to the Botanical Garden's administration. This report presents the results of the survey and is intended to inform the Botanical Garden of the location and type of cultural resources present on the property and provide it with information about cultural resources that could potentially be incorporated into visitor's information, programs, or activities. While we do make suggestions for the preservation of some sites, this report is not intended to serve as a formal cultural resource management report with site evaluations for eligibility to the National Register of Historic Places. Nor is it intended to take the place of similar work that may be required and reviewed by the State.