Paul,
These may also be of use to you:
Report Number 22-2561
Title Phase I Cultural Resources Investigations in the Vicinity of Fort
Randolph (16RA76), Rapides Parish, Louisiana.
Date 2003
Author Hahn III, Thurston H.G. and Jerame Cramer
Contractor Coastal Environments, Inc.
Sites Associated 16RA76, 16RA1086
Parishes Rapides
Abstract In December 2000, Coastal Environments, Inc., (CEI) conducted a
Phase I cultural resources survey on behalf of Patrick C. Moore
Landscape Architects and Mid-South Environmental Services, Inc., for a
proposed park to be developed by the Red River Waterway Commission (RRWC
Project No. 00-02) near Pineville, Louisiana. The park is located along
the shore of the Red River and is to include Fort Randolph (16RA76), a
Civil War Fort, and its environs. Most of the proposed park was surveyed
for cultural resources in the late 1980s, with the exception of Fort
Randolph itself and its immediate surroundings. The current
investigations focused upon the area immediately around the fort, an
area of approximately 1.97 ac (0.8 ha). CEI's investigations located one
new archaeological site-the Jeaneau site (16RA1086). Examination of the
site revealed that it does not possess integrity and is not eligible for
inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). No further
work is required at the Jeaneau site. Fort Randolph (16RA76), however,
was listed on the NRHP in 1981 and monitoring of construction activities
there has been recommended.
Report Number 22-2561-1
Title Addendum 1: Additional Cultural Resources Investigations at Fort
Randolph and Buhlow State Historic Site, Pineville, Rapides Parish,
Louisiana
Date 2008
Author Hahn, Thurston H.G. III
Contractor Coastal Environments, Inc.
Sites Associated 16RA76 & 16RA1376
Parishes Rapides
Abstract Coastal Environments, Inc., (CEI) conducted a Phase I Intensive
Field Survey of a small portion of the Red River Waterway Commission's
proposed Fort Randolph and Buhlow State Historic Site in Pineville,
Louisiana in January 2008. The proposed park extends along the left
descending bank of Red River in Sections 16, 17, 18, 19 and 20 of
Township 4 North, Range 1 West of the District North of Red River. The
current Phase I survey was limited only to three small
construction/demolition areas scattered along Euclid Street and to the
visitor center construction area located on the western flank of Fort
Randolph. All four areas are about 2.69 ac (1.09 ha), and all are
located in Section 16. This work is an addendum to previous work by Hahn
and Cramer (2003). One new archaeological site was recorded (16RA1376)
and one previously recorded site was revisited (16RA76) during the
course of the 2008 investigations. In addition to Fort Randolph, three
dwellings were examined; none are recommended eligible for inclusion on
the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). Also, the newly
recorded David-Poussin site (16RA1376) is recommended not eligible for
inclusion on the NRHP. Fort Randolph is already listed under Criterion
A. The proposed construction will not encroach upon that historic
property. No further research is recommended.
Additionally, there are several reports on the Port Hudson Battle field
along the Mississippi. These can be found at:
http://www.crt.state.la.us/archaeology/homepage/index.shtml Then click
the "Cultural Resources Management Bibliography" in the left-hand
column.
These may be larger emplacements than you are interested in, however.
Jason A. Emery
SHPO/FEMA Liaison for Archaeology
NISTAC-Technical Assistance Contractor Supporting the FEMA EHP Program
at the Louisiana Transitional Recovery Office. Cell: (504) 570-7292/
Facsimile: (504) 762-2863/ [log in to unmask]
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Avery, Paul
Sent: Tuesday, December 08, 2009 3:21 PM
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Subject: Re: Civil War River Defenses
Great! Thanks much!
Paul G. Avery, RPA
MACTEC Engineering and Consulting
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McAlexander, William
Sent: Tuesday, December 08, 2009 4:17 PM
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Subject: Re: Civil War River Defenses
Sure, I see no problem. The conclussion was that no evidence to
definitely say it was associated with the Civil War could be found.
There is always the possibility that it is a gun emplacement though.
After alll DeValls Bluff did see intensive activity by both sides. I
still think my original assessment that the earthwork was done probably
as a result of the 1927 flood is valid.
I'll get a copy of it to you in the mail tomorrow.
William
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Avery, Paul
Sent: Tuesday, December 08, 2009 3:01 PM
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Subject: Re: Civil War River Defenses
William,
That sounds exactly like what I'm looking for. We initially ignored the
seemingly random humps that mark this site until some locals convinced
me otherwise. Can I call up the highway department and get a copy of
your report?
Thanks for your help!
Paul G. Avery, RPA
MACTEC Engineering and Consulting
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McAlexander, William
Sent: Tuesday, December 08, 2009 3:47 PM
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Subject: Re: Civil War River Defenses
Paul,
Back in 1994 I did test excavations on a site that locals said was a
Civil War artillery emplacement. I didn't think so, why place an
artillery unit in River Bottoms subjected to flooding. However, in
Francis T. Miller (1957)"A Photographic History of the Civil War, Volume
I" by Thomas Tasselhoff Press is a photograph of a solitary artillery
emplacement overlooking a river. My report is "Job No. 060599, Test
Excavations,Site 3PR92, Prairie County,Arkansas.
I hope this helps,
William McAlexander
Arkansas State highway and Transportation Department Environmental
Division
1032 I-30
P.O. Box 2261
Little Rock, Ar 72209
(501) 569-2078
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Avery, Paul
Sent: Tuesday, December 08, 2009 1:58 PM
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Subject: Civil War River Defenses
All,
I am working on a paper on small defensive positions situated on rivers
during the Civil War. I have a site that I worked on in South Carolina
and I would like to compare this site with something similar from the
Gulf states. My site included a two-gun battery overlooking an
obstruction across the river. If you know of anything similar from the
gulf region, I would appreciate the tip.
Thanks and Happy Holidays!
Paul G. Avery, RPA
Senior Archaeologist
MACTEC Engineering and Consulting
9725 Cogdill Road
Knoxville, TN 37932
Phone: (865) 218-1069
Fax: (865) 588-8026
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