Oaklawn Cemetery Concludes Sixth Field Season Searching for 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Victims
The sixth field season for the search of unidentified victims from the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre at Oaklawn Cemetery has concluded for the year. This season, experts discovered 47 previously unrecorded burials, including two individuals believed to have gunshot wounds,…
Oklahoma City, OK, November 9, 2026 — Oaklawn Cemetery has completed its sixth field season dedicated to identifying victims of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. The investigation, which began in June 2021, focuses on locating and identifying unknown burials at the cemetery.
This year’s fieldwork has resulted in the discovery of 47 previously unrecorded burials. Among these new findings, experts have identified two individuals who are believed to have sustained gunshot wounds. This brings the total number of individuals found with evidence of trauma to 10 since the commencement of the search efforts.
Cumulatively, the investigation at Oaklawn Cemetery has identified over 300 unknown burials. The ongoing work aims to provide a more complete understanding of the scope of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre and to honor the lives of those lost.
The specific details regarding the circumstances surrounding each burial, including cause of death and identity, are part of the ongoing forensic and historical analysis. The contractor’s name for this season was not provided. Information regarding any permit status or inspection outcomes was not detailed in the provided summary.
Story summarized from the original created by Angel Ford, OPMX on www.kgou.org, see more information here.
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