2025-19964Notice

West Virginia Tourism Returns Ancient Native American Human Remains

Published Date: 11/17/2025

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Summary

The West Virginia Department of Tourism finished checking some old human remains linked to Native American tribes. These remains, found near Ocala, Florida, can be returned to the right tribes starting December 17, 2025. If you want to request the remains, contact Dr. Olivia Jones at the West Virginia Department of Tourism.

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Repatriation Available to Seminole and Miccosukee

Human remains removed from a small mound near Ocala, Marion County, Florida, have been identified as Native American and are affiliated with the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians, the Seminole Tribe of Florida, and The Seminole Nation of Oklahoma. Repatriation may occur on or after December 17, 2025; requests must be sent to Dr. Olivia Jones at the West Virginia Department of Tourism, Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex, 801 Jefferson Avenue, P.O. Box 527, Moundsville, WV 25041, or by email.

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