County engineer flags archaeological finds on Jefferson 26 project; multiple road projects advanced

Feb 9, 2026

Engineer Jared Johnson told the Ringgold County Board the Jefferson 26 project yielded artifacts near the former town of Knowtton, prompting a recommended Phase II archaeological study and potential schedule impacts; the department also reported design progress on several bridge and resurfacing projects and new federal funding for P33.

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Engineer Jared Johnson reported to the Ringgold County Board of Supervisors on Feb. 9 that crews completed multiple maintenance tasks and that the Jefferson 26 roadway project produced archaeological finds west of the bridge near the former town of Knowtton, prompting a recommendation for a Phase II archaeological survey.

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