IGSAArchSites-2025-05-14.xlsx

The file is an Excel spreadsheet (IGSAArchSites-2025-05-14.xlsx) documenting archaeological site records for Fort Belvoir, Virginia, compiled by the Department of Historic Resources (DHR). The spreadsheet contains detailed archaeological site information across four primary areas: Castle Park, Dogue Creek, East Accotink, and South Peninsula, comprising a total of 45 potential eligible or unevaluated archaeological sites. Each site entry includes unique identification numbers, site types, cultural periods, acreage, survey dates, and cultural affiliations, with most sites representing Native American pre-contact settlements spanning periods from Early Archaic (8500 B.C.E.) to Late Woodland (1606 C.E.).

The archaeological site documentation is directly related to a contract opportunity by Auburn University to provide cultural resources support services for Fort Belvoir's Environment and Natural Resources Division. While the spreadsheet does not specify contract details, it serves as a comprehensive archaeological inventory supporting potential cultural resource management and archaeological preservation efforts. The sites predominantly feature camp sites, with time periods ranging from prehistoric Native American settlements to post-World War II eras, and site sizes varying from 0.2 to 8.44 acres. Many sites have been subject to reconnaissance and phase 1 surveys, with some identified as potentially eligible for historical designation by DHR staff.