The Chickamauga Nation Archaeological Team Report 5-4-2025 (video)
This YouTube video presents the Chickamauga Nation’s archaeological team's field findings at the Franklin County site, with Dr. David Jurney...
Month: August 2025
Arkansas Advocate — Corrections board orders wells at prison site (June 26, 2025)
Arkansas Advocate reports that the Corrections Board ordered well drilling at the Franklin County site—a development signifying continued momentum. Shows...
Chickamauga Nation seeks study of Franklin County prison site (April 7, 2025)
KFSM’s 5NEWS ran a segment where TCN leadership asserted that the state’s “no‑sites” claim is unfounded, calling for a professional...
40/29 News — Tribal organization warns Native American graves exist on Franklin Co. prison land (March 20, 2025)
KHBS/KHOG’s 40/29 aired tribal leaders cautioning that ancestral graves are present on the Franklin County site. TCN issued public warning...
5NEWS (KFSM) — Chickamauga Nation claims Franklin County prison site is a sacred burial ground (March 20, 2025)
KFSM’s 5NEWS featured Chickamauga Nation leadership stating that relatives are buried on the proposed site. Chiefs said families have been...
Axios NW Arkansas — Proposed Franklin County prison site to get archaeological study (May 14, 2025)
Axios NW Arkansas reports that following the Chickamauga Nation’s call to action, an on‑site archaeological survey will be conducted at...
Today in Chickamauga History – August 12
1780, August 12: From Thomas Jefferson to Abner Nash - Frequent murders having been committed by the Cherokee Indians of...
Today in Chickamauga History – August 9
1790, August 9: Ogden discusses Indian affairs with Knox – Notable phrase: I am this day informed that four Cherokee...
Today in Chickamauga History – August 7
1827, August 7: ARKANSAS TERRITORIAL PAPERS VOL XX – Page 511 - THE SECRETARY OF WAR TO GOVERNOR IZARD -...
Today in Chickamauga History – August 6
1846, August 6: Treaty of Washington. Ended the covert war between various factions that had been ongoing since 1839 and...