Archaeological and Historical Investigations of 44PG317, An Early 19th Century Free Black Farmstead Located in Prince George County, Virginia

Author(s): Robin L. Ryder; Archaeological Research Center, Virginia Commonwealth University

Year: 1990

Summary

This report presents the results of a Phase 3 data recovery performed at 44PG317 (the Charles Gilliam Site) in Prince George County, Va. (Fig. 1). 44PG317 was discovered in December of 1988 during construction of Route 295 in Prince George County. Phase 2 evaluations indicated that the site was owned and occupied throughout the 19th century by Charles A. Gilliam, a freed mulatto, and his descendants, Mary Ann Gilliam, Susan Gilliam, Henry Gilliam and Maria Gilliam. A number of intact features were recorded during Phase 2 along with the remains of two structures.

Based on this information, 44PG317 was determined to be eligible for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places.

Cite this Record

Archaeological and Historical Investigations of 44PG317, An Early 19th Century Free Black Farmstead Located in Prince George County, Virginia. Robin L. Ryder, Archaeological Research Center, Virginia Commonwealth University. 1990 ( tDAR id: 392828) ; doi:10.6067/XCV88W3F9X

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Keywords

Culture
19th Century • African American • Historic

Material
Building Materials • Ceramic • Glass • Macrobotanical • Metal • Pollen

Site Name
44PG317 • Charles Gilliam Site

Site Type
Agricultural or Herding • Archaeological Feature • Domestic Structure or Architectural Complex • Domestic Structures • Historic Structure • Post Hole / Post Mold • Resource Extraction / Production / Transportation Structure or Features • Structure

Investigation Types
Data Recovery / Excavation • Heritage Management • Historic Background Research • Site Evaluation / Testing

General
Animal Wallow • Chimney Base • Fence Lines • Kitchen • Phase III • Pier Hole • Root Cellar • Well

Geographic Keywords
Fort Lee • Prince George (County) • Virginia (State / Territory)

Spatial Coverage

min long: -77.372; min lat: 37.223 ; max long: -77.297; max lat: 37.27 ;

Individual & Institutional Roles

Contact(s): Patty Conte

Contributor(s): Archaeological Research Center, Virginia Commonwealth University; Philip J. Schwarz

Field Director(s): Charles Hodges

Collaborator(s): Department of Anthropology, The College of William and Mary in Virginia

Sponsor(s): Virginia Department of Transportation

Repository(s): Fort Lee Regional Archaeological Curation Facility

Record Identifiers

Accession Number (s): FL1990.002

Virginia Department of Transportation Project #(s): 0095-074-101, C503, C506

Notes

Redaction Note: This is a redacted version.

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