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MONACAN INDIAN NATION
1 /24/2020
NCDOT
Tierre Peterson
1000 Birch Ridge Drive
Raleigh, NC 27610
RE : Replacement of Bridge No . 112 ; Alamance County, NC ; Project 13 - 5728
Dear Mr. Peterson,
Thank you for contacting us regarding the proposed bridge construction in Alamance County,
NC . As this area is located within Monacan ancestral territory please allow us time to properly
review and understand the project details . Even though we may not have any comments currently
we do maintain the right to remain informed on the discovery of any Native American artifacts
or human remains uncovered during the construction process . Should any findings appear, please
contact the Monacan Indian Nation immediately.
Respectfully,
Chief Kenneth Branham
Monacan Indian Nation
P . 0 . Box 960, Amherst , VA 24521
( 434 ) 363 - 4864 Tribal0ffice@MonacanNation . com
January 24, 2020
Attention: David Stutts
NC Department of Transportation
1581 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699
Re. THPO# Project# Project Description
2020-193-98 B-5728 Replacement of Bridge No.112 on NC 87 over Reedy Fork Creek in Alamance County
Dear Mr. Stutts,
The Catawba have no immediate concerns with regard to traditional cultural properties,
sacred sites or Native American archaeological sites within the boundaries of the
proposed project areas. However,the Catawba are to be notified if Native American
artifacts and/or human remains are located during the ground disturbance phase
of this project.
If you have questions please contact Caitlin Rogers at 803-328-2427 ext. 226, or e-mail
caitlinh@ccpperafts.com.
Sincerely,
Wenonah G. Haire
Tribal Historic Preservation Officer