Background and Archival Research for U.S. Highay 78 Improvemetns Aiken to Elko, South Carolina

"This report presents the results of cultural resource, background, and archival research conducted for the proposed improvements to U•S. 78 between Aiken, Aiken County and Elko, Barnwell County. This research was carried out to indicate the potential for the occurrence of archaeological sites within and near possible construction areas and to provide a context for evaluation of archaeological sites and historic buildings expected to be recorded in future studies of provisionally selected construction areas. Lists of previously recorded cultural resources and historic maps were reviewed to define localities likely to contain archaeological or architectural resources within the project corridor. No listed National Register of Historic Places properties are located within or near the project area. A number of archaeological sites have been recorded near the project corridor, and there is a potential for significant historic buildings being present, especially in towns and communities. Recommendations for managing probable present cultural resources are presented."