Murray State Lab Clears More Kentucky Remains for Return
Published Date: 6/22/2026
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Murray State University Archaeology Lab has finished checking and listing some Native American human remains found in Kentucky. These remains, linked to local tribes, can be returned to them starting July 22, 2026. This process helps honor Native American heritage with no costs or risks involved for the public.
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Human Remains Linked to Chickasaw Nation
If you are The Chickasaw Nation or a lineal descendant, Murray State University has determined at least nine Native American individuals and four associated funerary objects are culturally affiliated with The Chickasaw Nation and may be returned. Repatriation requests may be submitted to Murray State University starting on or after July 22, 2026, and the university will decide between competing requests.
No Public Health Risks or Costs
The notice states there is no known exposure to hazardous substances related to these remains and that repatriation involves no costs or risks to the public. This applies to the human remains from sites in McCracken, Calloway, and Fulton Counties, KY, and the repatriation process may begin on or after July 22, 2026.
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