North American Database of Archaeological Geophysics
North American Database of Archaeological Geophysics
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Project Name: Booker T. Washington's Birthplace Cabin (Booker T. Washington National Monument), VA;
Reference: Campana, D. V., and D. G. Orr (1985). Booker T. Washington National Historic Site Archeological Resistivity Survey. Division of Archeology, Mid-Atlantic Region, National Park Service.
Resistivity data from Booker T. Washington's birthplace cabin with distinct anomalies A-E. A is a complex of high and low resistance anomalies that represent a known septic tank related to the standing school structure nearby. B is an area of high resistivity that may represent debris resulting from the demolition of the large brick building and building footing. C is a small anomaly that is clearly the result of near-surface gravel, the remains of a former path. D is the area of the stone cabin outline. Soil resistivity is slightly low here. Low soil resistivity can be caused by loose soil features that accumulate water. E is a large oblong area of high resistance clearly indicating a subsurface feature. It is unlikely that an anomaly this marked would be the result of a dirt-floored cabin. It might possibly be the result of a buried stone paving similar to that adjacent to the quarter/kitchen. F is an area of low resistivity with a large tree at its center.