Wayne County Business Park Construction

Phase I & II Archaeological Surveys were performed for Wayne INdustrial Development Corporation (WIDCO) in Sterling Township, Wayne County, Pa. Five historic sites were recorded during excavations, two of which, contained stone and brick features of hearths, chimney and foundations, along with research of the area and personal interviews conducted by Pan Cultural Associates, Inc. led us to the remnants of two sugarhouses, (one dating approx. ca. 1850-1910 and one only showing evidence of operation as late as the 1930's) used to make maple syrup. These sites have been recommended eligible for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places. These sites have been recommended eligible for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places.