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Home My WebLink About20210824_Cultural_StudyNorth Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources State Historic Preservation Office Ramona M. Banos, Administrator Governor Roy Cooper Secretary Susi 11. Hamilton December 20, 2018 Jack Garvey Hanson Aggregates Southeast, LLC 3825 Barrett Drive, Suite 300 Raleigh, NC 27609 Office of Archives and History Deputy Secretary Kevin Cherry Re: Phase I Archaeological Investigation, Princeton II Quarry Expansion, Johnston County, ER 18-1625 Dear Mr. Garvey: Thank you for your letter transmitting the archaeological report and site forms for the project noted above. We have reviewed this report and offer the following comments. Twenty-four archaeological sites (31JT512 through 31JT535) were identified and recorded as a result of the survey. Nineteen of these sites were produced by nineteenth- through twentieth-century occupation of the project area, and nine sites contain precolonial components. Based on their lack of significant historical associations and research potential, the project archaeologist does not recommend that any of the identified archaeological sites be considered eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. Based on the information provided, we concur with this recommendation. In a letter of November 2, we concluded that no historic structures eligible for the National Register are present in the project area. We therefore find that the proposed project will have no effect on any properties eligible for listing in the National Register. According to the submitted report, the collected artifacts are to be returned to the landowner. Please note that this is inconsistent with the Office of State Archaeology's Archaeological Investigation Standards and Guidelines(https://files.nc.gov/dncr-arch/OSA Guidelines Dec20l7.pdf).All materials —including artifacts, floral and faunal remains, and sediment samples, along with related documentation such as original field notes, maps, photographs, artifact inventory lists, and analysis forms — recovered and created for purposes of compliance with state and federal regulations should be permanently crrated in an approved archaeological repository, preferably in the state of North Carolina (OSA Guidelines, page 19). Principal investigators are expected to arrange for the clear legal transfer of ownership, or, if necessary, permanent or long-term loan of all such materials to the curation facility. Since archaeological investigations are inherently destructive and non-replicable, these guidelines ensure that collected artifacts and associated documentation from work done in the public interest will be available to future researchers. Location: 109 Bast Jones Sueet, Raleigh NC 27601 Mailivg Address: 4617 Mail Senice Center, Raleigh NC 27699-4617 Telephone/Fax: (919) 807-6570/807-6599 The above comments are made pursuant to Section 106 and 110 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's Regulations for Compliance with Section 106 codified at 36 CFR Part 800. Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. If you have questions concerning the above comment, contact Renee Gledhill -Earley, environmental review coordinator, at 919-814-6579 or environmental.review@ncdcr.gov. In all future communication concerning this project, please cite the above referenced tracking number. Sincerely, �- jmeRamona M. Bartos cc: Kimberly Nagle, S&ME, Inc. November S, 2018 Ms. Renee Gledhill -Earley Environmental Review Coordinator North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office 4617 Mail Service Center Raleigh NC 27699-4617 t ■ t. r�E 'Hanson HEIDELBERGCEMENTGroup Hanson Aggregates Southeast, LLC South Region North Carolina Territory Office 3825 Barnett Drive, Suite 300 Raleigh, NC 27609 Tel 919 380 2500 Fax 919 380 2616 v hanson.com Reference: Phase I Archaeological Investigations, Princeton 11 Quarry Expansion Johnston County, North Carolina S&ME Project No.4261-18-099 SHPO Project No. 18-1625 Dear Ms. Gledhill -Earley: Hanson Aggregates Southeast, LLC is pleased to submit the above referenced draft report of the Phase I archaeological investigations for the proposed Prince Quarry expansion. Hard and digital copies of the report and site forms are included. Thank you for your assistance with this project. If you have any questions or comments about the report, or need additional information, please do not hesitate to Kimberly Nagle at 803-561-9024 or via e-mail at knagleC@smeinc.com, or you may contact me at (919) 380-2746 or via email at Jack Garvey(a)lehighhanson com . Sincerely, �vl�n Jack GB Environmental Manager Attachments: Draft Report (1 hard copy and 1 digital copy) Site Forms (1 hard copy and 1 digital copy) Phase I Archaeological Investigations Princeton II Quarry Expansion Johnston County, North Carolina S&ME Project No. 4261-18-099 ER No. 18-1625 Phase I Archaeological Investigations Prince II Quarry Expansion Johnston County, North Carolina Prepared for: Hanson Aggregates Southeast, LLC 2101 Gateway Centre Blvd., Suite 100 Morrisville, North Carolina 27560 Prepared by: S&ME, Inc. 134 Suber Road Columbia, South Carolina 29210 S&ME Project No. 4261-18-099 ER No. 18-1625 Kimberly Nagle, M.S., RPA Principal Investigator Authors: Kimberly Nagle, Paul Connell, and Heather Carpini, M.A. November 2018 Phase Archaeological Investigations Princeton H Quarry Expansion Johnston County, North Carolina I' I S&ME Project No. 4261-18-099 E ER No. 18-1625 Management Summary On behalf of Hanson Aggregates Southeast, LLC, S&ME, Inc. (S&ME) has completed a Phase I archaeological survey of an approximately 418.29 acre quarry expansion of the existing Princeton II Quarry located in Johnston County, North Carolina. The proposed project area covers two noncontiguous areas located north of the town of Princeton, along Rains Mill Road and the Little River (Figures 1.1 and 1.2). In response to a scoping letter submitted by S&ME to the North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), the SHPO recommended a comprehensive archaeological survey of the project area, due to the project area being located within the floodplain and terraces of the Little River and because the 1911 soil survey map indicated a home site within the proposed project area (Letter from SHPO to Kimberly Nagle, dated August 10, 2018, Appendix A). The SHPO requested photographs, a description of structures over 50 years of age within the project area, and what action would be taken in regards to the structures during construction/expansion, in order to accurately assess impacts to historic properties. The requested information was provided on October 8, 2018 and a no historic properties effected response was received on November 2, 2018. The following work was conducted in response to the SHPO letter and was carried out in general accordance with the agreed -upon scope, terms, and conditions presented in S&ME Proposal No. 42-1800189, dated February 19, 2018. Fieldwork for the project was conducted intermittently from September 10 through October 5, 2018; specifically, three people worked for 12 days on the project. This work included a Phase I archaeological survey of the project area. The Area of Potential Effects (APE) for direct effects for the proposed undertaking includes the area within the project area boundaries; indirect effects were not assessed, as the SHPO response to the scoping letter did not express interest in structures outside of the project area. As a result of the investigations, 24 new archaeological sites (31JT512 through 31JT535) were identified (Figures 1.1 and 1.2; Table 1.1). The 24 archaeological sites are recommended not eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). It is opinion of S&ME that no significant resources will be impacted by the current undertaking and that no further cultural resource work is necessary for the project area. If the project boundaries change, additional investigations may be necessary. November 2018 Phase I Archaeological Investigations Princeton II Quarry Expansion Johnston County, North Carolina 5&ME Project No. 4261-18-099 ER No. 18-1625 Table 1.1 Sttmmary of sites identified during the Phase I 31JT512 201h century house site Not Eligible No Further Work 31JT513 20'h century artifact scatter Not Eligible No Further Work 31JT514 201h century artifact scatter Not Eligible No Further Work 31JT515 20'h century artifact scatter Not Eligible No Further Work 31JT516 20'h century artifact scatter Not Eligible No Further Work 311T517 2011 century house site Not Eligible No Further Work 31JT518 Prehistoric lithic scatter, 201h century artifact scatter Not Eligible No Further Work 31JT519 Middle Archaic lithic scatter, 201h century artifact scatter Not Eligible No Further Work 31JT520 201h century artifact scatter Not Eligible No Further Work 31IT521 201h century artifact scatter Not Eligible No Further Work 31JT522 Prehistoric lithic scatter, 201h century house site Not Eligible No Further Work 31JT523 20'h century artifact scatter Not Eligible No Further Work 33-JT524 Prehistoric lithic scatter Not Eligible No Further Work 31JT525 Prehistoric lithic scatter Not Eligible No Further Work 31JT526 201h century artifact scatter Not Eligible No Further Work 31JT527 Prehistoric lithic scatter Not Eligible No Further Work 31JT528 Prehistoric lithic scatter Not Eligible No Further Work 33-JT529 Prehistoric lithic scatter Not Eligible No Further Work 31JT530 200, century house site Not Eligible No Further Work 31JT531 201h century artifact scatter Not Eligible No Further Work 31JT532 Prehistoric lithic scatter, 201h century house site Not Eligible No Further Work 31JT533 20'h century artifact scatter Not Eligible No Further Work 31JT534 201h century artifact scatter Not Eligible No Further Work 31JT535 201h century farm complex Not Eligible No Further Work November 2018 tr l 31 JT535 -•+r- 1 Ce 31 JT520] • - 31 JT513 31JT531 31 JT521 '' 31 JT514 1+4. _ 1 �� I: �' • �' 31JT525 %c� V' 31JT519°? 31JT516 ® 31JT530 31 JT528 • "�' 31JT515 i 31JT518 ' 31JT529 31JT522 'i/�• 31JT512 31JT527 i 31JT523 - - • - - � � Quarr ' 31JT526 - - 31JT517 '9 31JT524 o• 23n 91�.. . `.� r legeM • • • p •• O Project Area t t� t •'' i! Newly Recorded Archaeological Site Princeton 7.5'USGS quadrangle. \WILES - 0 0.125 Ol25 �21st Century Dump Area \�'r' ■ SCALE: 1:14,196 Topographic Map Princeton It Quarry Expansion FIGURE NO. �. PROJECT NO: 4261-18-099 DRAWN BY: KJN DATE: 10/9/2018 Johnston County, North Carolina SCALE: 1:14,196 FIGURE NO. PROJECT NO: 4261.18-099 Aerial Map ■ DRAWN BY: KJN Princeton II Quarry Expansion 1.2 DATE: 10/9/2018 Johnston County, North Carolina