Search For Mass Graves From 1921 Race Massacre Moves Near Arkansas River, I-244

The City of Tulsa says surveyors will search an area near the Arkansas River and I-244 on the edge of downtown as part of the investigation into the 1921 Race Massacre.

Wednesday, September 4th 2024, 9:47 pm

By: News On 6


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The City of Tulsa says surveyors will search an area near the Arkansas River and I-244 on the edge of downtown as part of the investigation into the 1921 Race Massacre.

The city said they would scan the area for a few hours to see if there was any indication of a communal grave.

Field experts concluded their fourth excavation at Oaklawn Cemetery in August.

A forensic anthropologist is still examining the remains of 11 people.

Related Coverage:

  1. The Research Behind Oaklawn Cemetery 1921 Mass Graves Investigation
  2. Researchers Positively Identify Victim Of 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre At Oaklawn Cemetery
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