Cultural Resources Survey CTVWF SITE #1 at U.S. Army Garrison Fort Dix, New Hanover Township, Burlington County, New Jersey

Author(s): Vincent G. Bourgeois; Glenn R. Modica

Year: 2000

Summary

A cultural resources survey was conducted by Richard Grubb & Associates, Inc. for Foster Wheeler Environmental Corporation on behalf of the Historic Preservation Office, Environmental Division, Directorate of Public Works. U S. Army, Fort Dix, New Jersey, at the site of a proposed Central Tactical Vehicle Wash Facility. The U. S. Army has slated one structure on the property, Building 8432, for demolition. In accordance with regulations concerning the protection of cultural resources on the installation, the U.S. Army has required the contractors performing the Environmental Assessment to conduct a cultural resources survey which includes the documentation of Building 8432 prior to demolition.

The purpose of the archaeological component of the survey was to assess the probability for and to locate any potentially significant archaeological resources within the APE. In total, 335 shovel test pits were excavated, none of which contained potentially significant cultural materials. No potentially significant resources were identified and no further archaeological survey is recommended.

The purpose of the architectural component o f the survey was to examine Building 8432 and make recommendations for a determination of eligibility for listing on the National Register of Historic Places and for Pinelands Designation. Building 8432 does not possess architectural or engineering significance and as such is not eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places or for Pinelands Designation. The building did not play a significant role in the military or civilian history of the United States, and did not play a significant role in the local history of Fort Dix.

Cite this Record

Cultural Resources Survey CTVWF SITE #1 at U.S. Army Garrison Fort Dix, New Hanover Township, Burlington County, New Jersey. Vincent G. Bourgeois, Glenn R. Modica. 2000 ( tDAR id: 438594) ; doi:10.6067/XCV8438594

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Spatial Coverage

min long: -74.603; min lat: 39.975 ; max long: -74.559; max lat: 40.003 ;

Individual & Institutional Roles

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

Principal Investigator(s): Vincent G. Bourgeois

Prepared By(s): Richard Grubb & Associates, Inc.

Submitted To(s): Foster Wheeler Environmental Corporation

Record Identifiers

NADB document id number(s): 3001617

NADB citation id number(s): 000000372766

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