Mapping Amis Mill in Rogersville, Tennessee in the 1780s Using Geophysical Methods and Remote Sensing

Geophysics and remote sensing were used at the Amis Mill and Homesite to determine the location of structures during the 1780s. Areas of interest were surveyed using shallow geophysical and remote sensing techniques including the orchard, horse pasture, original kitchen on the east side of the house, the west side of the house, plowed field, store site, and cemetery. After analyzing the results of the geophysical surveys and remote sensing, 22 sites were chosen to test inside and outside potential features. A large rectangular feature, possibly a tavern with a cellar, was discovered. Four other features were identified, three of which could be possible cabins of the enslaved. The first 0.37m of a midden was excavated at the probable store site, the historic road was identified with LiDAR, and 27 potential graves were located.