In a sense, there are already at least eight American graves.
When originally interred these graves were isolated from the American graves.
Early settlers in the area also claimed to have found Native American graves and other objects.
In addition, Native American graves had to be relocated and temporary fish ladders had to be constructed.
And then we will have an American grave.
How many American graves?
After renting a tractor, the ten individuals spent two months destroying hundreds of Native American graves, Mississippian culture houses, and unknown other artifacts.
Unlike French, German, or American graves, the headstones are rectangles with rounded tops.
Indeed, it may be that one reason why the protection act has been so widely accepted is that its title emphasizes "Native American graves."
Native American graves were often unmarked and did not receive the protection provided by these statutes.