This report was written and edited by Dr. Anna Agbe-Davies of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Kathryn Fay of the University of Illinois, with contributions from each of the collaborating researchers listed in each chapter of this report. This report on research and educational activities in the period of 2004-2011 is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant Nos. 0353550 and 0752834. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in these materials are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Research results in this report were also developed in part under a grant from the National Park Service and the National Center for Preservation Technology and Training. This report's contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the National Park Service and the National Center for Preservation Technology and Training. We are also very grateful for the generous support of the University of Illinois' Research Board. Organizations participating in this research include:
by Anna S. Agbe-Davies, Christopher Fennell, and Terrance J. Martin Research and Related Developments Preceding the 2011 Excavation Season Preservation 2008-2010 Research Activities Overview of 2011 Research and Educational Activities Impact Publications Roadmap of Chapters References Cited 2. Background History, by Kathryn Fay and Paul Shackel Early Settlement of Illinois Frank McWorter New Philadelphia: Frontier Town References Cited 3. Excavation and Analysis Methods, by Kathryn Fay and Paul Shackel Survey and Excavation Techniques Lab Work and Analysis Methods References Cited 4. Block 3, Lot 4, by Megan Bailey, Christopher Fennell, and Terrance Martin History Archaeology References Cited 5. Block 7, Lot 1, by Christopher Fennell and Christopher Valvano History Archaeology References Cited 6. Block 8, Lots 1-2, by Anna S. Agbe-Davies Schoolhouse Research Background History Archaeology References Cited 7. Block 12, Lots 3 and 4, by Anna S. Agbe-Davies History Archaeology References Cited 8. Block 13, Lot 4, by Kathryn Fay, George Calfas, M. Kathryn Rocheford, and Paul Shackel History Archaeology References Cited 9. King Street, North of Block 8, by Anna S. Agbe-Davies Comparative Survey Findings Excavation Results References Cited 10. New Philadelphia National Historic Landmark Designation, by Charlotte King Introduction Archaeological Significance National Historic Landmark Qualifications National Historic Landmark Dedication Ceremony Additional Preservation Efforts National Park Service Feasibility Study Conclusion References Cited 11. Animal Remains from the New Philadelphia Site (11PK455), Pike County, Illinois: 2008-2011 Seasons, by Terrance J. Martin, Amanda Burtt, and Kaila A. Akina Methods Block 13, Lots 3 and 4 Block 3, Lot 4 Block 7, Lot 1 Conclusions References Cited 12. Status of Geoarchaeological Investigations at New Philadelphia Historical Landmark, by M. Kathryn Rocheford Background Trench Excavation Giddings Cores The 2011 NSF-REU Field Season Future Research References Cited 13. Surveys and Comparative Findings, by Christopher C. Fennell, Anna S. Agbe-Davies, and Claire Fuller Martin Geophysical Surveys Core Sampling of Terraces West of Broad Way Coring Anomalies Shovel Test Pit Surveys LiDAR Survey and Analysis in 2010-2011 Aerial LiDAR Survey Methods References Cited 14. Unit Summaries Block 8, Lot 1 Shovel Test Pits Block 8 Units Block 12 Units Block 13, Lot 4 Units References Cited Appendix. Media and Conference Outreach Activities |
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