National

Quapaw Tribe finds slave cemetery on property in Arkansas





The Quapaw Tribe of Oklahoma has uncovered an important piece of history on a property in Arkansas.

The tribe recently acquired 160 acres of its historic reservation. A slave ceremony was found at the site.

"It's a very important piece of land to us. It's part of our original reservation," Chairman John Berrey told KARK.

The tribe plans to preserve the cemetery.

Get the Story:
Native American Tribe Finds Slave Cemetery in Little Rock (KARK 2/6)

Join the Conversation