June 6, 2019 Douglas C. McLearen, Chief Division of Archaeology and Protection Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission State Historic Preservation Office 400 North Street Commonwealth Keystone Building, 2nd Floor Harrisburg, PA 17120-0093 Subject: ER # 2017-2210-042 Adelphia Gateway Project Continuing Section 106 Consultation Dear Mr. McLearen, On behalf of Adelphia Gateway, LLC, NV5 is submitting (electronically via CRGIS) a Phase I Archaeological Survey Report for the Transco Meter Station and Tilghman Lateral components of the Adelphia Gateway Project. The survey was undertaken as per consultation comments received in a letter from you dated September 14, 2018 and a subsequent email dated September 19, 2018. One archaeological site was identified. We look forward to receipt of your comments. If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact me at (727) 565-9895 or via e-mail at [email protected]. Sincerely, Sara Holmes Environmental Scientist NV5 PHASE I ARCHAEOLOGICAL SURVEY ADELPHIA GATEWAY PROJECT TRANSCO METER STATION AND TILGHMAN LATERAL JUNE 2019 PREPARED BY: PREPARED FOR: NV5, LLC Adelphia Gateway, LLC 200 S Park Road, Ste. 350 1415 Wyckoff Road Hollywood, FL 33021 Wall, NJ 07719 A PHASE I ARCHAEOLOGICAL SURVEY ADELPHIA GATEWAY PROJECT TRANSCO METER STATION AND TILGHMAN LATERAL LOWER CHICHESTER TOWNSHIP AND TRAINER BOROUGH, DELAWARE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA ER # 2017-2210-042 Prepared for: Adelphia Gateway, LLC Agencies involved: FERC Prepared by: Jean E. Howson and Leonard G. Bianchi Cultural Resource Unit NV5, Inc. Parsippany, NJ June 2019 PREPARED BY: PREPARED FOR: NV5, LLC Adelphia Gateway, LLC 200 S Park Road, Ste. 350 1415 Wyckoff Road Hollywood, FL 33021 Wall, NJ 07719 A 1 MANAGEMENT SUMMARY NV5 conducted a Phase I Archaeological Survey for the Transco Meter Station and Tilghman Lateral portion of the Adelphia Gateway Project. These Project components are located in Lower Chichester Township and Trainer Borough, Delaware County, PA.. The field survey areas were determined through consultation with the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office) and include specific locations along the proposed Tilghman Lateral: the site proposed for the Transco Meter Station at milepost (MP) 0.3 on the north side of Ridge Road and three areas in the vicinity of the crossing of Stoney Run at MP 2.35 to 2.45 (to the north of the Norfolk Southern/SEPTA railroad tracks); MP 2.6 to 2.8 (the west and east sides of Stoney Run); and MP 2.85 to 2.9 near the intersection of Second Street and Price Street. The field survey areas comprise a total of 2.2 hectares (5.44 acres). Systematic shovel testing and geomorphological testing were conducted. One prehistoric and historic archaeological site, which has been named the Walker Goodley Allen site, was identified in the Phase I survey. It consists of an undated Pre-Contact lithic scatter and a spring house, farm lane, and scattered refuse belonging to the Walker/Goodley/Allen Farmstead, which occupied the property for approximately 100 years (circa 1840 to 1940). The eligibility of the site for inclusion in the National Register under Evaluation Criterion d has not been assessed. The Area of Potential Effect for the Transco Meter Station has been reduced so as to avoid impacting the identified site. Fencing will be placed around the impact area to maintain an adequate buffer. No further archaeological investigation is recommended. Adelphia Gateway ─ Phase I Archaeological Survey 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE 1.0 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................................................ 1 1.1 General Background and Project Location.............................................................................................. 1 1.2 Area of Potential Effects ........................................................................................................................... 1 1.2.1 APE at Transco Meter Station ..................................................................................................... 1 1.2.2 APE at Stoney Run Area ............................................................................................................... 5 2.0 BACKGROUND RESEARCH .................................................................................................................................... 8 2.1. Previous Research .................................................................................................................................... 8 2.2. Environmental Setting ........................................................................................................................... 10 2.2.1. Transco Meter Station .............................................................................................................. 10 2.2.2. Stoney Run Area........................................................................................................................ 14 2.3 Prehistoric and Historic Background .................................................................................................... 18 2.3.1. Prehistoric Period ...................................................................................................................... 18 2.3.2. Historic Period ........................................................................................................................... 18 2.3.2.1. Transco Meter Station – Specific Historic Background ........................................... 19 2.3.2.2. Stoney Run Area – Specific Historic Background .................................................... 22 3.0 RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS ................................................................................................................. 33 3.1. General Research Design and Assessment of Potential ..................................................................... 33 3.2 Transco Meter Station Approach .......................................................................................................... 33 3.3. Stoney Run Area Approach .................................................................................................................... 34 4.0 FIELD SURVEY....................................................................................................................................................... 35 4.1. Transco Meter Station ........................................................................................................................... 35 4.1.1. Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 35 4.1.2. Surface Survey and Site Preparation ....................................................................................... 35 4.1.2.1. Walker/Goodley/Allen Farmstead Spring House ..................................................... 38 4.1.2.2. Walker/Goodley/Allen Farmstead Lane ................................................................... 38 4.1.2.3. Walker/Goodley/Allen Farmstead Trash Deposits................................................... 44 4.1.3. Archaeological Testing .............................................................................................................. 44 4.1.3.1. Methods ...................................................................................................................... 44 4.1.3.2 Description of Excavations and Results ................................................................... 46 4.2. STONEY RUN AREA ................................................................................................................................ 50 4.2.1. Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 50 4.2.2. Surface Reconnaissance .......................................................................................................... 50 4.2.3. Archaeological Testing .............................................................................................................. 52 4.2.3.1. Methods ...................................................................................................................... 52 4.2.3.2. Description of Excavations and Results ................................................................... 52 Adelphia Gateway ─ Phase I Archaeological Survey 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS 5.0 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ...................................................................................................... 55 5.1. Identified Resources ─ the Walker Goodley Allen Site ........................................................................ 55 5.2. Recommendations ................................................................................................................................. 57 REFERENCES .................................................................................................................................................................... 58 APPENDICES A. PA SHPO Consultation B. Geomorphology Report (Rue Environmental) C. Archaeological Provenience Catalog D. Archaeological Inventory E. P.A.S.S. Form LIST OF FIGURES 1.1-1 General location of Project area ............................................................................................................. 2 1.1-2 Project Plan, Transco Meter Station .....................................................................................................