Archaeologists Uncover Seven Coffins, Human Remains at North Dakota Governor’s Residence
Archaeologists discovered seven coffins containing human remains and a wooden box at the North Dakota Governor's Residence in Bismarck, following an investigation prompted by an earlier find of remains and coffin fragments by contractors.
Champaign Urbana & Springfield Decatur, IL, October 6, 2026 —
Archaeologists have uncovered a significant historical find at the North Dakota Governor’s Residence in Bismarck. The team discovered seven coffins containing human remains, as well as a separate wooden box, on the grounds of the official residence.
The discovery was made during an investigation that was initiated following an earlier finding by contractors. These contractors previously located additional human remains and fragments of a coffin. The nature and extent of the contractors’ initial find were not specified, nor was the exact timing of either discovery.
The site of the excavation is the North Dakota Governor’s Residence located in Bismarck. The unearthed coffins were found to contain human remains. Alongside the coffins, a wooden box was also recovered by the archaeological team. Details regarding the contents of the wooden box, or any specific information about the human remains beyond their presence in the coffins, were not immediately available.
The investigation, which led to the systematic archaeological work, was prompted by the initial discovery of remains and coffin fragments by construction or maintenance personnel. Further details regarding the timeline of the investigation, the specific archaeological team or institution involved, or the historical context of the site have not been released.
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