Degree Name

MS (Master of Science)

Program

Geosciences

Date of Award

12-2024

Committee Chair or Co-Chairs

Eileen Ernenwein

Committee Members

Lindsey Cochran, Andrew Joyner

Abstract

Geophysics and remote sensing were used at the Amis Mill and Homesite to determine the location of structures during the 1780s. Areas of interest were surveyed using shallow geophysical and remote sensing techniques including the orchard, horse pasture, original kitchen on the east side of the house, the west side of the house, plowed field, store site, and cemetery. After analyzing the results of the geophysical surveys and remote sensing, 22 sites were chosen to test inside and outside potential features. A large rectangular feature, possibly a tavern with a cellar, was discovered. Four other features were identified, three of which could be possible cabins of the enslaved. The first 0.37m of a midden was excavated at the probable store site, the historic road was identified with LiDAR, and 27 potential graves were located.

Document Type

Thesis - unrestricted

Copyright

Copyright by the authors.

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