[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 36 (Friday, February 24, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 11620-11624]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-03616]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Park Service
[NPS-WASO-NAGPRA-22751; PPWOCRADN0-PCU00RP14.R50000]
Notice of Inventory Completion: Arkansas Archeological Survey,
Fayetteville, AR
AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Arkansas Archeological Survey has completed an inventory
of human remains and associated funerary objects, in consultation with
the appropriate Indian tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations, and has
determined that there is a cultural affiliation between the human
remains and associated funerary objects and present-day Indian tribes
or Native Hawaiian organizations. Lineal descendants or representatives
of any Indian tribe or Native Hawaiian organization not identified in
this notice that wish to request transfer of control of these human
remains and associated funerary objects should submit a written request
to the Arkansas Archeological Survey. If no additional requestors come
forward, transfer of control of the human remains and associated
funerary objects to the lineal descendants, Indian tribes, or Native
Hawaiian organizations stated in this notice may proceed.
DATES: Lineal descendants or representatives of any Indian tribe or
Native Hawaiian organization not identified in this notice that wish to
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request transfer of control of these human remains and associated
funerary objects should submit a written request with information in
support of the request to the Arkansas Archeological Survey at the
address in this notice by March 27, 2017.
ADDRESSES: George Sabo, Director, Arkansas Archeological Survey, 2475
North Hatch Avenue, Fayetteville, AR 72704, telephone (479) 575-3556.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is here given in accordance with the
Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), 25
U.S.C. 3003, of the completion of an inventory of human remains and
associated funerary objects under the control of the Arkansas
Archeological Survey, Fayetteville, AR. The human remains and
associated funerary objects were removed from multiple counties in the
state of Arkansas.
This notice is published as part of the National Park Service's
administrative responsibilities under NAGPRA, 25 U.S.C. 3003(d)(3). The
determinations in this notice are the sole responsibility of the
museum, institution, or Federal agency that has control of the Native
American human remains and associated funerary objects. The National
Park Service is not responsible for the determinations in this notice.
Consultation
A detailed assessment of the human remains were made by the
Arkansas Archeological Survey professional staff in consultation with
representatives of the Caddo Nation, The Osage Nation (previously
listed as the Osage Tribe), and The Quapaw Tribe of Indians. These
human remains were inventoried and documented by physical
anthropologists at the University of Arkansas.
History and Description of the Remains
In 1968, human remains representing, at minimum, one individual
were recovered from the Galatia Shelter site (3BA5) in Baxter County,
AR. No known individual was identified. No associated funerary objects
were present. Diagnostic artifacts found at the Galatia Shelter site
(3BA5) indicate that these human remains were probably buried during
the Prehistoric Period (11,650 B.C.-A.D. 1541).
At an unknown date, human remains representing, at minimum, one
individual were recovered from the Galatia Shelter site (3BA5) in
Baxter County, AR. These human remains were donated to the Arkansas
Archeological Survey in 1997. No known individual was identified. No
associated funerary objects were present. Diagnostic artifacts found at
the Galatia Shelter site (3BA5) indicate that these human remains were
probably buried during the Prehistoric Period (11,650 B.C.-A.D. 1541).
At an unknown date, human remains representing, at minimum, one
individual were recovered from the Elmo Hurst Indian Grave site (3BA65)
in Baxter County, AR. These human remains were donated to the Arkansas
Archeological Survey in 1975. No known individual was identified. No
associated funerary objects were present. Diagnostic artifacts found at
Elmo Hurst Indian Grave site (3BA65) indicate that these human remains
were probably buried during the Prehistoric Period (11,650 B.C.-A.D.
1541).
In 1968, human remains representing, at minimum, three individuals
were recovered from the Sheep Cave site (3BE42) in Benton County, AR.
No known individuals were identified. No associated funerary objects
were present. Diagnostic artifacts found at the Sheep Cave site (3BE42)
indicate that these human remains were probably buried during the
Mississippi Period (A.D. 950 to 1541).
In 1979, human remains representing, at minimum, one individual
were recovered from the Butler Shelter #2 site (3BE205) in Benton
County, AR. No known individual was identified. No associated funerary
objects were present. Diagnostic artifacts found at the Butler Shelter
#2 site (3BE205) indicate that these human remains were probably buried
during the Prehistoric Period (11,650 B.C.-A.D. 1541).
At an unknown date, human remains representing, at minimum, two
individuals were recovered from the Eagle's Nest Bottom site (3BE243)
in Benton County, AR. These human remains were donated to the Arkansas
Archeological Survey in 1973. No known individuals were identified. No
associated funerary objects were present. Diagnostic artifacts found at
the Eagle's Nest Bottom site (3BE243) indicate that these human remains
were probably buried during the Prehistoric Period (11,650 B.C.-A.D.
1541).
In 1986, human remains representing, at minimum, one individual
were recovered from the War Eagle Creek site (3BE486) in Benton County,
AR. No known individual was identified. No associated funerary objects
were present. Diagnostic artifacts found at the War Eagle Creek site
(3BE486) indicate that these remains were probably buried during the
Woodland Period (650 B.C.-A.D. 950).
At an unknown date, human remains representing, at minimum, one
individual were recovered from an unknown location in Boone County, AR.
These human remains were donated to the Arkansas Archeological Survey
in 1993. No known individual was identified. No associated funerary
objects were present. Diagnostic artifacts found in Boone County, AR,
indicate that these human remains were probably buried during the
Prehistoric Period (11,650 B.C.-A.D. 1541).
In 2016, human remains representing, at minimum, one individual
were recovered from an unknown location in Boone County, Arkansas.
These human remains were determined to be of Native American descent by
the state Medical Examiner and were transferred to the Arkansas
Archeological Survey. No known individual was identified. No associated
funerary objects were present. Diagnostic artifacts found in Boone
County, AR, indicate that these human remains were probably buried
during the Prehistoric Period (11,650 B.C.-A.D. 1541).
In 1971, human remains representing, at minimum, one individual
were recovered from the Blue Springs Shelter site (3CR4) in Carroll
County, AR. No known individual was identified. No associated funerary
objects were present. Diagnostic artifacts found at the Blue Springs
Shelter site (3CR4) indicate that these human remains were probably
buried during the Prehistoric Period (11,650 B.C.-A.D. 1541).
In 1985, human remains representing, at minimum, five individuals
were recovered from the Berryville site (3CR91) in Carroll County, AR.
No known individuals were identified. No associated funerary objects
were present. Diagnostic artifacts found at the Berryville site (3CR91)
indicate that these human remains were probably buried during the
Prehistoric Period (11,650 B.C.-A.D. 1541).
At an unknown date, human remains representing, at minimum, one
individual were recovered from the David Land site (3CR260) in Carroll
County, AR. These human remains were donated to the Arkansas
Archeological Survey in 1993. No known individual was identified. No
associated funerary objects were present. Diagnostic artifacts found at
the David Land site indicate that these human remains were probably
buried during the Prehistoric Period (11,650 B.C.-A.D. 1541).
At an unknown date, human remains representing, at minimum, one
individual were recovered from Carroll County, AR. These human remains
were determined to be of Native American ancestry after being taken to
the state crime lab and were then donated to the Arkansas Archeological
Survey in 1992. No known individual was identified. No
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associated funerary objects were present. These human remains were
buried during the Prehistoric Period (11,650 B.C.-A.D. 1541).
In 1975, human remains representing, at minimum, one individual
were recovered from the Beaver Pond and Bluffs site (3CW11) in Crawford
County, AR. No known individuals were identified. No associated
funerary objects were present. Diagnostic artifacts recovered from the
Beaver Pond and Bluffs site (3CW11) indicate that these human remains
were probably buried during the Mississippi Period (A.D. 950-1541).
At an unknown date, human remains representing, at minimum, one
individual were recovered from site 3FA118 in Faulkner County, AR.
These human remains were found on premises in 2015. No known individual
was identified. No associated funerary objects were present. Diagnostic
artifacts found at site 3FA118 indicate that these human remains were
probably buried during the Prehistoric Period (11,650 B.C.-A.D. 1541).
In 2008, human remains representing, at minimum, three individuals
were recovered from the Blackhawk I site (3IN6) in Independence County,
AR. No known individuals were identified. No associated funerary
objects were present. Diagnostic artifacts found at the Blackhawk I
site (3IN6) indicate that these human remains were probably buried
during the Mississippi Period (A.D. 950-1541).
At an unknown date, human remains representing, at minimum, one
individual were recovered from site 3IN11 in Independence County, AR.
No known individual was identified. No associated funerary objects were
present. Diagnostic artifacts found at site 3IN11 in Independence
County, AR, indicate that these human remains were probably buried
during the Prehistoric Period (11,650 B.C.-A.D. 1541).
In 2009, human remains representing, at minimum, five individuals
were recovered from the Harter Knoll site (3IN54) in Independence
County, AR. No known individuals were identified. No associated
funerary objects were present. Diagnostic artifacts found at the Harter
Knoll site (3IN54) indicate that these human remains were probably
buried during the Mississippi Period (A.D. 950-1541).
In 2002, human remains representing, at minimum, 11 individuals
were recovered from the Gardner #2 site (3IN505) in Independence
County, AR. No known individuals were identified. No associated
funerary objects were present. Diagnostic artifacts found at the
Gardner #2 site (3IN505) indicate that these human remains were
probably buried during the Mississippi Period (A.D. 950-1541).
In 2002, human remains representing, at minimum, 15 individuals
were recovered from the Gardner site (3IN680) in Independence County,
AR. No known individuals were identified. The one associated funerary
object includes one bone tool (2002-600). Diagnostic artifacts found at
the Gardner site (3IN680) indicate that these human remains were
probably buried during the Mississippi Period (A.D. 950-1541).
At an unknown date, human remains representing, at minimum, one
individual were recovered from an unknown location in Independence
County, AR. No known individual was identified. No associated funerary
objects were present. Diagnostic artifacts found in Independence
County, AR, indicate that these human remains were probably buried
during the Prehistoric Period (11,650 B.C.-A.D. 1541).
At an unknown date, human remains representing, at minimum, two
individuals were recovered from the area of Calico Rock in Izard
County, AR. These human remains were donated to the Arkansas
Archeological Survey in 1985. No known individuals were identified. No
associated funerary objects were present. Diagnostic artifacts found in
Izard County, AR, indicate that these human remains were probably
buried during the Prehistoric Period (11,650 B.C.-A.D. 1541).
At an unknown date, human remains representing, at minimum, three
individuals were recovered from an unknown site in Johnson County, AR.
These human remains were donated to the Arkansas Archeological Survey
in 1985. No known individuals were identified. No associated funerary
objects were present. Diagnostic artifacts found in Johnson County, AR,
indicate that these human remains were probably buried during the
Prehistoric Period (11,650 B.C.-A.D. 1541).
At an unknown date, human remains representing, at minimum, two
individuals were recovered from an unknown site in Madison County, AR.
These human remains were donated to the Arkansas Archeological Survey
in 1994. No known individuals were identified. No associated funerary
objects were present. Diagnostic artifacts found in Madison County, AR,
indicate that these human remains were probably buried during the
Prehistoric period (11,650 B.C.-A.D. 1541).
At an unknown date, human remains representing, at minimum, one
individual were recovered from an unknown site in Madison County, AR.
These human remains were donated to the Arkansas Archeological Survey
in 1975. No known individual was identified. No associated funerary
objects were present. Diagnostic artifacts found in Madison County, AR,
indicate that these human remains were probably buried during the
Prehistoric period (11,650 B.C.-A.D. 1541).
At an unknown date, possibly 1972, human remains representing, at
minimum, one individual were recovered from the Turner Cave site
(3MA20-83) in Madison County, AR. No known individual was identified.
No associated funerary objects were present. Diagnostic artifacts found
at the Turner Cave site (3MA20-83) indicate that these human remains
were probably buried during the Mississippi Period (A.D. 950-1541).
In 1971, human remains representing, at minimum, one individual
were recovered from the Loy Watson #2 site (3MA53) in Madison County,
AR. No known individual was identified. No associated funerary objects
were present. Diagnostic artifacts found at the Loy Watson #2 site
(3MA53) indicate that these human remains were probably during the
Archaic period (9500-650 B.C.).
At an unknown date, human remains representing, at minimum, three
individuals from the Kings River site (3MA113) in Madison County, AR,
were transferred from the University of Arkansas to the Arkansas
Archeological Survey. No known individuals were identified. No
associated funerary objects were present. Diagnostic artifacts found at
site (MA113) indicate that these human remains were probably buried
during the Prehistoric period (11,650 B.C.-A.D. 1541).
In 1980, human remains representing, at minimum, one individual
were recovered from site 3MA120 in Madison County, AR. No known
individual was identified. No associated funerary objects were present.
Diagnostic artifacts found at site 3MA120 indicate that these human
remains were probably buried during the Mississippi Period (A.D. 950-
1541).
In 1984, human remains representing, at minimum, one individual
were recovered from site 3MA127 in Madison County, AR. No known
individual was identified. No associated funerary objects were present.
Diagnostic artifacts found at site 3MA127 indicate that these human
remains were probably buried during the Woodland Period (650 B.C-950
A.D).
At an unknown date, human remains representing, at minimum, two
individuals were recovered from site 3MA158 in Madison County, AR.
These human remains were donated to the
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Arkansas Archeological Survey in 1981. No known individuals were
identified. No associated funerary objects were present. Diagnostic
artifacts found at site 3MA158 indicate that these human remains were
probably buried during the Mississippi Period (A.D. 950-1541).
In 1968, human remains representing, at minimum, one individual
were recovered from the Cowcreek site (3MR33) in Marion County, AR. No
known individual was identified. No associated funerary objects were
present. Diagnostic artifacts found at the Cowcreek site (3MR33)
indicate that these human remains were probably buried during the
Prehistoric Period (11,650 B.C.-A.D. 1541).
In 1968, human remains representing, at minimum, one individual
were recovered from the White Eagle site (3MR53) in Marion County, AR.
No known individual was identified. No associated funerary objects were
present. Diagnostic artifacts found at the White Eagle site (3MR53)
indicate that these human remains were probably buried during the
Prehistoric Period (11,650 B.C.-A.D. 1541).
At an unknown date, human remains representing, at minimum, one
individual were recovered from the White Eagle site (3MR53) in Marion
County, AR. These human remains were donated to the Arkansas
Archeological Survey in 1968. No known individual was identified. No
associated funerary objects were present. Diagnostic artifacts found at
the White Eagle site (3MR53) indicate that these human remains were
probably buried during the Prehistoric Period (11,650 B.C.-A.D. 1541).
At an unknown date, human remains representing, at minimum, four
individuals were recovered from the Clear Creek Cave site (3MR77) in
Marion County, AR. These human remains were donated to the Arkansas
Archeological Survey in 1996. No known individuals were identified. No
associated funerary objects were present. Diagnostic artifacts found at
the Clear Creek Cave site (3MR77) indicate that these human remains
were probably buried during the Prehistoric Period (11,650 B.C.-A.D.
1541).
At an unknown date, human remains representing, at minimum, one
individual were recovered from the Kading site in Marion County, AR. No
known individual was identified. No associated funerary objects were
present. Diagnostic artifacts found in Marion County, AR, indicate that
these human remains were probably buried during the Prehistoric Period
(11,650 B.C.-A.D. 1541).
In 1970, human remains representing, at minimum, two individuals
were recovered from site 3NW14 in Newton County, AR. No known
individuals were identified. No associated funerary objects were
present. Diagnostic artifacts found at site 3NW14 indicate that these
human remains were probably buried during the Prehistoric Period
(11,650 B.C.-A.D. 1541).
In 1969 and 1970, human remains representing, at minimum, two
individuals were recovered from the Old Saltpeter's Cave site (3NW29)
in Newton County, AR. No known individuals were identified. The three
associated funerary objects include one nutting stone and two
projectile points (70-105). Diagnostic artifacts found at the Old
Saltpeter's Cave site (3NW29) indicate that these human remains were
probably buried during the Prehistoric Period (11,650 B.C.-A.D. 1541).
At an unknown date, human remains representing, at minimum, one
individual were recovered from site 3NW405 in Newton County, AR. These
remains were donated to the Arkansas Archeological Survey in 1971. No
known individual was identified. No associated funerary objects were
present. Diagnostic artifacts found at site 3NW405 indicate that these
human remains were probably buried during the Prehistoric period
(11,650 B.C.-A.D. 1541).
At an unknown date, human remains representing, at minimum, one
individual were recovered from site 3NW408 in Newton County, AR. These
remains were donated to the Arkansas Archeological Survey in 1971. No
known individual was identified. No associated funerary objects were
present. Diagnostic artifacts found at site 3NW408 indicate that these
human remains were probably buried during the Prehistoric period
(11,650 B.C.-A.D. 1541).
At an unknown date, human remains representing, at minimum, one
individual were recovered from an unknown site in Newton County, AR. No
known individual was identified. No associated funerary objects were
present. These human remains were probably buried during the
Prehistoric Period (11,650 B.C.-A.D. 1541).
In 1982, human remains representing, at minimum, six individuals
were recovered from the George W. Cheek estate site (3PP105) in Pope
County, AR. No known individuals were identified. No associated
funerary objects were present. Diagnostic artifacts recovered from the
George W. Cheek estate site (3PP105) indicate that these human remains
were probably buried during the Woodland Period (650 B.C.-A.D. 950).
At an unknown date, human remains representing, at minimum, one
individual were recovered from an unknown site in Searcy County, AR.
These human remains were donated to the Arkansas Archeological Survey
in 1994. No known individual was identified. No associated funerary
objects were present. These human remains were probably buried during
the Prehistoric Period (11,650 B.C.-A.D. 1541).
In 1978, human remains representing, at minimum, one individual
were recovered from the White Bluff site (3SE26) in Searcy County, AR.
No known individual was identified. No associated funerary objects were
present. These human remains were probably buried during the
Prehistoric Period (11,650 B.C.-A.D. 1541).
At an unknown date, human remains representing, at minimum, two
individuals were recovered from the Bixler Hole Shelter in Van Buren
County, AR. These human remains were donated to the Arkansas
Archeological Survey in 2015. No known individuals were identified. No
associated funerary objects were present. Diagnostic artifacts found at
Bixler Hole Shelter indicate that these human remains were probably
buried during the Prehistoric Period (11,650 B.C.-A.D. 1541).
In 1994, human remains representing, at minimum, one individual
were recovered from the Brown's Bluff site (3WA10) in Washington
County, AR. No known individual was identified. No associated funerary
objects were present. These human remains were probably buried during
the Prehistoric Period (11,650 B.C.-A.D. 1541).
In 1973, human remains representing, at minimum, one individual
were recovered from the Blue Springs site (3WA122) in Washington
County, AR. No known individual was identified. No associated funerary
objects were present. Diagnostic artifacts found at the Blue Springs
site (3WA122) indicate that these human remains were probably buried
during the Prehistoric Period (11,650 B.C.-A.D. 1541).
In 1969, human remains representing, at minimum, one individual
were recovered from the Lynch site (3WA143) in Washington County, AR.
No known individual was identified. No associated funerary objects were
present. Diagnostic artifacts found at the Lynch site (3WA143) indicate
that these human remains were probably buried during the Prehistoric
Period (11,650 B.C.-A.D. 1541).
In 1988, human remains representing, at minimum, one individual
were recovered from site 3WA823 in Washington County, AR. No known
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individual was identified. No associated funerary objects were present.
Diagnostic artifacts found at site 3WA823 indicate that these human
remains were probably buried during the Prehistoric Period (11,650
B.C.-A.D. 1541).
In 1981, human remains representing, at minimum, one individual
were recovered from site 3WH276 in White County, AR. No known
individual was identified. No associated funerary objects were present.
Diagnostic artifacts at site 3WH276 indicate that these human remains
were probably buried during the Mississippi Period (A.D. 950-1541).
At an unknown date, human remains representing, at minimum, one
individual were recovered from an unknown location in the state of
Arkansas. No known individual was identified. No associated funerary
objects were present. Diagnostic artifacts found in Northwest Arkansas
indicate that these human remains were probably buried during the
Prehistoric Period (11,650 B.C.-A.D. 1541).
This notice includes a variety of terms commonly used in
discussions of Arkansas archeology and the historical trajectories that
gave rise to specific Native American communities identified in the
historical record. Based on the archeological context for these sites
and what is presently known about the peoples who pre-date the historic
Osage and occupied the sites listed in this notice, the Arkansas
Archeological Society has determined the human remains listed in this
notice are culturally affiliated with The Osage Nation (previously
listed as the Osage Tribe).
Determinations Made by the Arkansas Archeological Survey
Officials of the Arkansas Archeological Survey have determined
that:
Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(9), the human remains described
in this notice represent the physical remains of 107 individuals of
Native American ancestry.
Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(3)(A), the four objects
described in this notice are reasonably believed to have been placed
with or near individual human remains at the time of death or later as
part of the death rite or ceremony.
Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(2), there is a relationship of
shared group identity that can be reasonably traced between the Native
American human remains and associated funerary objects and The Osage
Nation (previously listed as the Osage Tribe).
Additional Requestors and Disposition
Lineal descendants or representatives of any Indian tribe or Native
Hawaiian organization not identified in this notice that wish to
request transfer of control of these human remains and associated
funerary objects should submit a written request with information in
support of the request to Dr. George Sabo, Director, Arkansas
Archeological Survey, 2475 North Hatch Avenue, Fayetteville, AR 72704,
telephone (479) 575-3556, by March 27, 2017. After that date, if no
additional requestors have come forward, transfer of control of the
human remains and associated funerary objects to The Osage Nation
(previously listed as the Osage Tribe) may proceed.
The Arkansas Archeological Survey is responsible for notifying The
Osage Nation (previously listed as the Osage Tribe) that this notice
has been published.
Dated: January 17, 2017.
Melanie O'Brien,
Manager, National NAGPRA Program.
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