Pioneer Family Cemeteries at Scott Air Force Base, St. Clair County, Illinois

Author(s): Steven L. De Vore; Bruce W. Bevan

Year: 1995

Summary

During the Summer and Fall of 1994, the National Park Service conducted archaeological and geophysical investigations of the Middlecoff and Perschbacher pioneer family cemeteries located at Scott Air Force Base, St. Clair County, Illinois.

The investigations included the use of geophysical techniques (i.e., magnetometer, electrical resistivity, electromagnetic conductivity, and ground penetrating radar), archival research, and interviews with descendants of the families buried at the cemeteries. The Air Force required the archaeological and geophysical investigations prior to the construction of a more permanent fence which was to replace a wooden picket fence. Both cemeteries were eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places.

Cite this Record

Pioneer Family Cemeteries at Scott Air Force Base, St. Clair County, Illinois. Steven L. De Vore, Bruce W. Bevan. 1995 ( tDAR id: 469991) ; doi:10.48512/XCV8469991

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Keywords

Culture
Historic • Pioneer Family

Material
Grave • Human Remains

Site Name
Middlecoff Cemetery • Perschbacher Cemetery

Site Type
Cemetery • Pioneer Family Cemetery

Investigation Types
Geophysical Survey • Historic Background Research • Reconnaissance / Survey

General
Archival • Interviews • Magnetic Remote Sensing • Middlecoff • National Register of Historic Places • NRHP • Perschbacher • Rossell • Scott AFB

Geographic Keywords
Scott Air Force Base • Shiloh Valley Township

Temporal Keywords
Historic • Pioneer Period

Spatial Coverage

min long: -89.914; min lat: 38.491 ; max long: -89.757; max lat: 38.589 ;

Individual & Institutional Roles

Contact(s): Scott Air Force Base CRM Manager

Record Identifiers

Military Interdepartmental Purchase Request(s): NSA 94-235

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