Phase 1a and Phase 1c Archaeological Survey of the Loop Island Wetlands, Floyd County, Indiana

Falls of the Ohio Archaeological Society; Bader, Anne

This is a redacted version of the full survey report. From abstract: "From June 30, 2011 through June 20, 2012, the Falls of the Ohio Archaeological Society (FOAS), a professional/avocational archaeological group, conducted Phase 1a and Phase 1c archaeological investigations of the property known as the Loop Island Wetlands in Floyd County, Indiana. FOAS, a not-for-profit 501 (c) 3 corporation was awarded a Historic Preservation Fund Archaeological Grant administered by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology to do the study, which was triggered by multiple compelling considerations. Important among these was the comparative dearth of information on archaeological resources for this area in comparison to nearby counties, the rapid loss of shoreline due to erosion, loss of integrity due to documented looting, and upcoming changes in property ownership. The project was undertaken with the permission and cooperation of the current landowner, Mr. Al Goodman, who has been an excellent steward of local resources for some years. In addition to the archaeological survey, the project included a geomorphological assessment provided by Haywood Archaeological Services of Ohio, the research and preparation of prehistoric and historic contexts for the area, and development of public education materials, the latter in keeping with the mission statement of FOAS. Corn Island Archaeology LLC of Louisville provided logistical support for the project in the areas of equipment, laboratory facilities, financial support, and donated in-kind labor. The survey entailed ground surface inspection, shovel probing, augering, backhoe trenching, and stream bank profiling. The southern portion of the project area was found to be buried beneath 1 to 2 meters of recent alluvium. Along the upper terrace in the northern end, alluvium was not present in any significant amounts, and near-surface archaeological remains were identified. The area was found to be largely disturbed by earth moving activities. Four archaeological sites were discovered and recorded as a result of the study." Project funding was provided in part by a 2011 Historic Preservation Fund grant to the Falls of the Ohio Archaeological Society (project number IN-11-SP06) administered by the Indiana State Historic Preservation Office (grant number 18-11-31921) and the State, Tribal, and Local Plans and Grants Division, National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.

Phase 1a and Phase 1c Archaeological Survey of the Loop Island Wetlands, Floyd County, Indiana

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