An Archaeological and Historic Resources Inventory at Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland (Draft)

Author(s): K.L. Moeller; D. A. Walitschek; M. Greby; John F. Hoffecker

Year: 1994

Summary

A draft copy of an inventory and evaluation of archaeological and historic resources at Andrews Air Force Base, Davidsonville Transmitter Station, and Brandywine Receiving Station. Results from the base-wide archaeological investigations include evidence of 5 prehistoric sites at Davidsonville Transmitter Station and 11 historic archaeological sites at Andrews Air Force Base; one site contains both a prehistoric and historic component. An isolated artifact (projectile point) was also encountered at Brandywine Receiving Station. Data recovered from 6 of the 11 historic sites at Andrews Air Force Base indicate the potential for significant archaeological remains. It is recommended that six sites (Historic Locations 24 (Belle Chance), 40, 43, 44, 51, and 55) be protected from any potential ground disturbing activities. Further archaeological testing is necessary to fully evaluate their potential for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places (National Register). Evidence from the remaining five sites (Historic Locations 36, 52, 54, 56, and 57) did not appear to warrant further testing, as they are not considered to be eligible for the National Register.

Cite this Record

An Archaeological and Historic Resources Inventory at Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland (Draft). K.L. Moeller, D. A. Walitschek, M. Greby, John F. Hoffecker. 1994 ( tDAR id: 470181) ; doi:10.48512/XCV8470181

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Keywords

Culture
Early Woodland • Middle Woodland • Woodland

Material
Ceramic • Chipped Stone

Site Name
18AN371 • Belle Chance • Brandywine Receiving Station • Davidsonville Transmitter Station • Hare Berry Farm • Historic Location 24 • Historic Location 40 • Historic Location 43 • Historic Location 44 • Historic Location 51 • Historic Location 55 • Katcef site

Site Type
House • Isolated Artifact

Investigation Types
Archaeological Overview • Architectural Documentation • Heritage Management • Historic Background Research • Reconnaissance / Survey • Records Search / Inventory Checking

General
Andrews Air Force Base • Joint Base Andrews • National Register of Historic Places • NRHP • Shovel Testing

Geographic Keywords
Patuxent River

Temporal Keywords
Historic • Prehistoric

Spatial Coverage

min long: -76.908; min lat: 38.788 ; max long: -76.836; max lat: 38.839 ;

Individual & Institutional Roles

Contact(s): Joint Base Andrews CRM Manager

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