Geophysical Investigations of the Miller House Property (11SG1318) at Lincoln Home National Historic Site, Sangamon County, Springfield, Illinois

Author(s): Steven De Vore

Year: 2006

Summary

The geophysical survey of the Allen Miller House property lot (Site 11 SG 1318) at Lincoln Home National Historic Site (LIHO), Springfield, Illinois, was conducted between October 24th and October 28th, 200~;;by Midwest archeologist Steven De Yore. The geophysical survey was requested by the Lincoln Home National Historic Site staff to identify archeological resources that would be of interest to the historic structure resource team investigations and the proposed restoration of the Allen Miller House and property to its 1850-1860s appearance. During the geophysical project, the author was assisted by park staff, including maintenance employee David Waupoose and museum technician John Popolis.

Cite this Record

Geophysical Investigations of the Miller House Property (11SG1318) at Lincoln Home National Historic Site, Sangamon County, Springfield, Illinois. Steven De Vore. 2006 ( tDAR id: 398825) ; doi:10.6067/XCV8TH8PS9

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Keywords

Site Name
11SG1318 • Allen Miller House • Burch Lot • Carrigan Lot • LIHO • Lincoln Home National Historic Site

Site Type
Domestic Structure or Architectural Complex • Domestic Structures • House

Investigation Types
Archaeological Overview • Geophysical Survey

General
Conductivity Survey • Dugout • Ground Penetrating Radar Survey • Magnetic Gradient Survey • Outhouse • Pit • Resistance Survey • Vertical Electronic Sounding • Well

Geographic Keywords
Illinois (State / Territory) • Sangamon County (County) • Sangamon River • Springfield

Temporal Keywords
Historic

Spatial Coverage

min long: -90.428; min lat: 39.343 ; max long: -88.824; max lat: 40.187 ;

Individual & Institutional Roles

Contact(s): Anne Vawser

Contributor(s): Steven De Vore

Prepared By(s): Midwest Archeological Center, National Park Service

Submitted To(s): Lincoln Home National Historic Site, Springfield, Illinois

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