Phase 1 Archaeological Survey at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey

Author(s): Kimberly Sebestyen; Steven Brann

Year: 2014

Summary

Archaeological testing was conducted in April and May of 2013 of approximately 132 hectares (326 acres) of land within 29 prehistoric and historic survey blocks and four pedestrian survey blocks at Lakehurst portion of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JB MDL). A total of 1,611 shovel test pits were excavated in the 29 survey blocks within the JB MDL Lakehurst study area. No prehistoric artifacts were recovered from and no features were noted within the high, low, or moderate prehistoric blocks in the study area. Two historic sites were recorded within the study area. Site 28-OC-178, the former Russian Proving Ground, is recommended eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places.

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Phase 1 Archaeological Survey at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey. Kimberly Sebestyen, Steven Brann. 2014 ( tDAR id: 438003) ; doi:10.6067/XCV8438003

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Keywords

Culture
Historic

Material
Building Materials • Ceramic • Glass • Metal • Shell

Site Name
28-Oc-177 • 28-Oc-178

Site Type
Artifact Scatter • Bridge • Knoll • Military Structure • Non-Domestic Structures • Road

Investigation Types
Archaeological Overview • Historic Background Research • Reconnaissance / Survey • Site Evaluation / Testing • Systematic Survey

General
Russian Proving Grounds • Section 110

Geographic Keywords
Jackson Township • Manchester Township • New Jersey (State / Territory) • Ocean (County)

Temporal Keywords
19th Century • 20th Century

Temporal Coverage

Calendar Date: 1915 to 1918 (Period of Site 28-Oc-178)

Spatial Coverage

min long: -75.238; min lat: 39.766 ; max long: -74.016; max lat: 40.34 ;

Individual & Institutional Roles

Contact(s): Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Air Force Base

Prepared By(s): Cardno TEC, Inc.

Submitted To(s): U.S. Army Engineer District, Ft. Worth

Record Identifiers

Task No.(s): 0051

OMB No.(s): 0704-0188

Contract No.(s): W9126G-09-0068

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Contact(s): Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Air Force Base