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History commission urges city stewardship, descendant consultation for former burial ground near 106 ****** Street
Summary
The City of Charleston’s commission on history presented a resolution urging adherence to state statutes and best practices when human remains are present at development sites near 106 ****** Street, recommending descendant consultation and proposing a city archaeologist; HARC also recommended council require informed consent from descendant communities before disturbing remains.
Mayor William S. Cogswell Jr. and the City of Charleston’s Commission on History on Feb. 10 received a resolution asking the city to take an active stewardship role in decisions about a former city-owned burial ground adjacent to 106 ****** Street.
Harlan Green, chair of the commission on history, told the council the commission passed the resolution on Nov. 5, 2025, and urged the city to follow state statutes and established professional protocols when sites of human remains are threatened. "This includes consulting with the local descendant community and making any decisions regarding the future of…
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