DPW’s Archaeological Excavation

Now that archaeological excavation work is underway within the Henry Street bridge right of way in the limits of the former Greenlawn Cemetery, Indy DPW is committed to keeping the public informed of its progress.

This page will provide insights into the discoveries of grave shafts and artifacts and will be updated weekly. As the City discussed at the June 2024 public meeting, the Greenlawn site has a complex history of past disturbances and will require time for the archaeologists and historians to properly document, analyze and interpret each discovery. The City is committed to exploring additional ways to share information related to this site’s history in the coming months and years, including the release of a public report after reinternment.

The gallery below highlights some of the artifacts that have been uncovered and catalogued by archaeologists.