Army Engineers Offer Ancient Remains to Missouri Tribes
Published Date: 4/9/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in St. Louis plans to return human remains and 127 related burial items found in Missouri to Native American tribes or descendants starting May 11, 2026. If no one claims them by April 9, 2027, these remains and objects will be considered unclaimed. This action affects tribes connected to the Caldwell Creek site and helps honor their ancestors respectfully.
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Osage Nation Has Priority to Reclaim Remains
If you are a lineal descendant or a member of the Osage Nation, the Osage Nation has priority to receive the human remains and 127 associated funerary objects from the Caldwell Creek site (23WE779). You may submit a written claim for disposition to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Louis District; disposition may occur on or after May 11, 2026.
Claim Deadline and Unclaimed Status
You (lineal descendants or tribes) must submit a written claim for disposition by April 9, 2027; if no claim is received by that date, the human remains and 127 associated funerary objects will be considered unclaimed. Disposition may occur on or after May 11, 2026.
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