Archaeological Survey of the Proposed Sanitary Sewage Extensions Woodbury, Georgia

An archaeological survey and historical research was conducted on the proposed sanitary sewage extension area for the Town of Woodbury, Georgia. The historical research conducted on this project indicated that no events of historical significance are known to have taken place on the study area. The archaeological survey involved surface reconnaissance, subsurface testing and visual assessment of exposed soil profiles. The visual reconnaissance of the proposed spray irrigation area (Segment A) and force main corridor (Segment B) revealed the location of a total of ten artifact loci. Two of these loci, Sites 9 and 10, have enough areal and artifact substance to consider them as actual occupation areas. Both of these sites date to the Archaic period and probably represent short-term camping areas for hunters and gatherers of that period. Subsurface testing indicated that Site 10 has been completely destroyed. Comprehensive surface collection of this site has removed the cultural remains which might be adversely impacted by construction. Site 9 likewise has been disturbed, in this case by the presence of an orchard on the site area. Also, the site's location on the edge of a terrace has exposed it to erosion. A comprehensive surface collection of this site has removed the surface cultural material which might be adversely impacted by the construction of the force main corridor. Subsurface testing indicates that there is no intact midden on Site 9. It is evident on the basis of the historical and archaeological surveys that the study area does not contain historical or archaeological resources that meet the criteria for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places. It is therefore recommended that cultural resource clearance be granted for the proposed sanitary sewage extension area for the Town of Woodbury, Georgia.