ROI063, SR 129 Rehabilitation INDOT Project #STP-3378 (), Des #9502690, Switzerland County, Indiana: Archaeological Testing of Site 12Sw339

Summary

Site 12Sw339 is a multicomponent historic and prehistoric site located on a section of Illinoian till plain south of Moorefield, Switzerland county, Indiana. Archaeological testing revealed that the main occupation was mid 19th century to early 20th century, with a minor prehistoric occupation. A total of three historic cultural features were identified at the site. These include a limestone well, a coal concentration/stain, and a brick and limestone house foundation. No prehistoric features were found. The prehistoric assemblage seems to represent a short term occupation. No further work was recommended for the site.

3D models of the artifacts recovered from Report of Investigations 063, Archaeological Testing of Site 12SW327: SR 129 Rehabilitation, INDOT Project #STP-3378(), Des #950290, Switzerland County, Indiana, can be viewed using the following link: https://skfb.ly/oWCws

This Resource is Part of the Following Collections

• BSUAAL Reports of Investigations

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Individual & Institutional Roles

Contact(s): Kevin Nolan; Applied Anthropology Laboratories, Ball State University

Principal Investigator(s): Donald R. Cochran; Beth K. McCord

Sponsor(s): Indiana Department of Transportation

Repository(s): Applied Anthropology Laboratories, Ball State University

Prepared By(s): Archaeological Resources Management Service, Ball State University

Submitted To(s): Indiana Department of Transportation

Record Identifiers

ARMS Project #(s): 00IA001

Reports of Investigation(s): 063

INDOT Project #(s): STP-3378

INDOT Des #(s): 9502690

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