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The Lost Graves of Louisiana’s Enslaved People

A story about the hidden burial grounds of Louisiana’s enslaved people, and how continued industrial development is putting the historic sites at risk.

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Searching for the Lost Graves of Louisiana’s Enslaved People

By Alexandra Eaton, Christoph Koettl, Quincy G. Ledbetter, Victoria Simpson and Aaron Byrd

Thousands of enslaved people are buried in Louisiana’s industrial corridor, but their locations have remained a mystery — until now. Using historical maps and aerial photos, we can locate these possible graves.