Army Corps Prepares to Repatriate Texas Native Remains
Published Date: 4/23/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Tulsa has finished checking out some ancient human remains and artifacts found in Texas, linking them to the Caddo Nation. Starting May 26, 2026, these remains and items can be returned to the tribes connected to them. This is a respectful step to honor Native American history, with no costs or delays expected.
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Repatriation to Caddo Nation Starts May 26, 2026
If you are a member of the Caddo Nation of Oklahoma or a lineal descendant, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Tulsa District) has determined that human remains representing one individual and 32 associated funerary objects from site 41LR12 (Pat Mayse Lake, Lamar County, Texas) are culturally affiliated with the Caddo Nation and may be repatriated on or after May 26, 2026. Written requests for repatriation must be sent to the USACE authorized representative named in the notice; tribes, Native Hawaiian organizations, or lineal descendants who show cultural affiliation may request repatriation.
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