Phase I Cultural Resources Survey of the Proposed Southpoint Retail Center Henry County, Georgia

In May of2005, Brockington and Associates, Inc., conducted an intensive cultural resources survey (Phase I) within the proposed project area for the new Southpoint Retail Center in McDonough, Georgia. This task was completed in compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended. The project tract includes an estimated 196 acres located between existing State Route 20 (the southern project boundary), and State Route 81 (the northern project boundary). The project tract is comprised primarily of open pasture. However, two abandoned residential structures and a small industrial site are located within the project boundaries. Background research focused on documenting previously recorded significant or potentially significant cultural resources. Preliminary research included review of the Georgia Archaeological Site File, the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP), and county survey files for previously recorded architectural properties. No previously recorded sites or other historic properties are on file for the project tract. Field investigations focused on identifying and evaluating all cultural resources within the project tract. For the archaeological survey this included walkover inspection and excavation of 30 by 30 cm (12 by 12 in) shovel test to examine subsurface deposits. Shovel test transects were established off of existing roads, primarily Greenwood Road and State Route 20. Along these transects, shovel tests were excavated in 30 meter (100ft) intervals. No archaeological sites were found within the project tract. The architectural survey identified one structure, Resource GA-151-00 1. This structure is a circa 1945 American Small House located at the intersection of State Route 81 and Greenwood Road. Rising one story from a continuous concrete block foundation, the exterior of this balloon framed structure is covered in modem vinyl siding. Windows vary from those operating in an awning fashion (not original), and those that are double hung sash, set in a 6/6 pane configuration. The roof is primarily side-gabled, is covered in asphalt shingles and also contains lightening rods. There is one outbuilding on the property, a detached garage constructed circa 1990. It consists of a poured concrete foundation and vinyl siding exterior. A large car-dealership is located in the property's northeastern view shed. Alterations include changes in the windows and the modem replacement vinyl siding. While the resource maintains integrity of location, it no longer has that of association, setting, materials, workmanship, or design. The American Small House was a common architectural style constructed from the late 1930s to the early 1950s, but due to alterations, this resource is not a particularly good example. Therefore, we recommend Resource GA-151-00 1not eligible for the NRHP.