An Intensive Archeological Survey of a Proposed Trail and Sidewalks at Euharlee, Bartow County, Georgia

An intensive archeological survey of a proposed multi-use trail and sidewalks in Euharlee, Bartow County, Georgia, was conducted by Southeastern Archeological Services, Inc. The multiuse trail is to be 1.5 m (5 ft) wide, constructed of asphalt laid directly on the ground surface, and will form a loop that partially follows the west bank of Euharlee Creek. The portion surveyed is approximately 550 m (1800 ft) long. Sidewalks will be constructed within the existing road rightsof-way, and also will be 1.5 m (5 ft) wide. Total length of the proposed sidewalks is 580 m (1900 ft). Four archeological sites were discovered, two of which, 9BR903 and 9BR905, may have significant research potential. 9BR903 consists of a moderately dense scatter of prehistoric lithic artifacts. The proposed multi-use trail crosses this site. Because the trail will be constructed of asphalt laid directly on the ground surface, we conclude that the project will not adversely affect this site. Site 9BR905 consists of a standing blacksmith shop and the associated artifact deposits. This site appears to date to the early twentieth century. As originally planned, a sidewalk was to approach this structure. Plans for the sidewalk were dropped when it was discovered that the City of Euharlee did not own the blacksmith shop. Therefore, there will be no adverse affects to this site. Sites 9BR902 and 9BR904 consist of twentieth century artifact scatters that have been disturbed by recent construction (parking lots, library). Both are within the proposed path of the multi-use trail. Due to poor integrity and little potential to contribute important new information about the past, these sites are recommended as ineligible to the NRHP and will not be adversely affected by the project.