Cultural Resources Survey 104-Acre Newnan Crossing Development Site Coweta County, Georgia

Background: During the period of January 30 through March 1, 2004, R.S. Webb & Associates (RSWA) conducted a cultural resources survey of the proposed 104-Acre Newnan Crossing Development Site in Coweta County, Georgia. The project was performed in compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended and the Archeological Resources Protection Act. The study was conducted to locate and identify cultural resources within the Area of Potential Effect {APE) of the project area and assess resource significance based on National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) criteria [36 CFR Part 60.4]. The project area consists of 104 acres (42.1 hectares) at the intersection of State Highway 34 and Miller's Farm Industrial Boulevard approximately one mile east of Newnan, Georgia. The APE for the current project is defined as all areas within the project boundaries. Literature Review: The study included a literature/records search and a field survey of the project area and the project APE. A review of pertinent NRHP files, historic structures files, and archeological site files revealed that no listed NRHP resources, previously recorded historic structures, or known archeological sites are located within or directly adjacent to the project corridor. One previously recorded archeological site, 9CW81, is located approximately 1.4 km. northeast of the project area (Crawford 1982). Two State recognized historic resources are located within 1.61 km. of the project area. CW -276 is an historic structure 610 m northeast of the project tract, and CW-277, the Bullsboro Historic Marlcer,located across Highway 34 from the project tract, identifies the historic town ofBullsooro. Survey Results and NRHP/Management Recommendations: Two archeological sites, both non-diagnostic lithic scatters, were located during the survey of the proposed 104 acre Newnan Crossing Development. Both of these sites are recommended ineligible for the NRHP. Much of the study area has been severely disturbed by logging, agriculture, grading, and site preparatory activities. Cultural resources clearance is recommended for the proposed development.