ESI conducted a Phase I archaeological survey of the proposed Nocatee mixed-use community development located in southeastern Duval and northeaster St. Johns Counties, FL for The PARC Group. The site comprises approximately 14,953 acres of mainly undeveloped wooded land, except for a residence, a mobile home and a barn used by the caretaker, and trail roads. Historically, portions of the property were used for silviculture, and were timbered and planted for pine plantations. A total of 31 new archaeological sites including one historic roadway and one historic bridge. Of those 31 new sites 9 archaeological sites, the bridge and the roadway were deemed potentially eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. Three of the sites and a portion of the historic roadway are being preserved in preservation areas, while the other resources have been subjected to further investigation. Phase III Data Recovery – Mitigation occurred at two of the resources: the Twenty-Mile House, a British to Early American period (1764 to ca 1830) outpost located half way between St. Augustine and the St. Johns River in what is now Jacksonville; and the Old Kings Road which was built during the British period (ca 1764) to connect St. Augustine with the St. Johns River and beyond to the Georgia Colony. The data gathered during the two studies were sufficient to mitigate for adverse effects caused by the proposed development.
 Chimney Base of the 20 Mile House |
 Durbin Creek Bridge |
