A Search for Fort Louis de la Mobile with Archaeological Geophysics

Author(s): Bryan Haley; Jay Johnson

Year: 2005

Summary

A geophysical survey of a portion of the Old Mobile site (1MB94) was conducted on December 13-16, 2004, by the University of Mississippi's Center for Archaeological Research under contract with the University of South Alabama's Center for Archaeological Studies. The specific goal of the survey was to delineate features associated with Fort Louis de la Mobile, which stood on or near this site from 1702 to 1711. Survey techniques included electrical resistance and ground penetrating radar. Work was performed by a crew of five made up of faculty, staff, and graduate students from the University of Mississippi. Several features of possible archaeological significance were identified.

Cite this Record

A Search for Fort Louis de la Mobile with Archaeological Geophysics. Bryan Haley, Jay Johnson. University of Mississippi, Center for Archaeological Research. 2005 ( tDAR id: 380971) ; doi:10.6067/XCV86H4H3X

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Keywords

Culture
Euroamerican • French Colonial • French Colonial Period • Historic • Historic Native American

Material
Building Materials • Ceramic • Fauna • Glass • Metal

Site Name
1MB94 • Old Mobile

Site Type
Archaeological Feature • Domestic Structure or Architectural Complex • Domestic Structures • Fence • Hamlet / Village • Hearth • House • Midden • Military Structure • Non-Domestic Structures • Post Hole / Post Mold • Settlements • Trash Midden

Investigation Types
Data Recovery / Excavation • Heritage Management • Historic Background Research • Reconnaissance / Survey • Remote Sensing • Research Design / Data Recovery Plan • Site Evaluation / Testing • Site Stewardship Monitoring

General
Fort Louis • Old Mobile

Geographic Keywords
Mobile River • MOBILE RIVER DRAINAGE

Temporal Keywords
Colonial Period • Historical Period • Historical Sites and Artifacts

Temporal Coverage

Calendar Date: 1702 to 1711

Spatial Coverage

min long: -88.026; min lat: 30.942 ; max long: -87.971; max lat: 30.983 ;

Individual & Institutional Roles

Contact(s): Gregory Waselkov; University of South Alabama Center for Archaeological Studies

Record Identifiers

2004.077(s): Accession Number

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