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Heritage Commission urges archaeological monitoring at Spa Road site, cites Civil War-era significance
Summary
The Annapolis Heritage Commission asked the city July 10 to require archaeological monitoring and limited testing at the Spa Road public works site, citing Civil War‑era use of the land and the presence of historic features and artifacts.
The Annapolis Heritage Commission urged the city July 10 to include archaeological monitoring and limited test investigations in planning and remediation work at the Spa Road public works site, saying portions of the property were occupied during the Civil War and may contain artifacts and features worth documenting and preserving.
Robert Wharton, vice chair of the Heritage Commission, told the Environmental Matters Committee he has conducted archival research and identified the Spa Road area as part of Colonel John Walton’s 19th‑century farm and as a location used by Union…
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