Louisville District Plans Return of Nine Ancestral Remains
Published Date: 6/11/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Louisville, KY, plans to return the remains of at least nine Native American ancestors and 41 related items to their rightful tribes or descendants starting July 13, 2026. If no one claims them by June 11, 2027, these remains and objects will be considered unclaimed. This respectful action affects Native communities connected to these ancestral sites and honors their heritage.
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Repatriation planned for nine ancestors
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers intends to return the human remains of at least nine Native American individuals and 41 associated funerary objects starting July 13, 2026. The items were removed from the Quakertown Site (12U328) in Union County, Indiana, and are being held at the University of Louisville.
Priority given to Miami Tribe of Oklahoma
The notice states that the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma has priority for disposition of the nine individuals and 41 associated funerary objects. Disposition may occur on or after July 13, 2026, to the prioritized claimant.
Deadline: unclaimed items after June 11, 2027
If no written claim for disposition is received by June 11, 2027, the human remains and associated funerary objects will be considered unclaimed. Written claims must be sent to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District (address and email provided in the notice).
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