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237082
Route 8 ANADARKO, OK 73005
2
00003507N10W10100
35.0371305556 / -98.2259388889
3
Scott, Camisha
Scott.Camisha@epa.gov
214-665-6755


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Property Progress


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CAs Associated with this Property

CA NameCA #StateTypeAnnouncement Year
Cherokee NationRP00F67601OKSection 128(a) State/Tribal2013
Inter-Tribal Environmental Council - Cherokee NationRP01F53101OKSection 128(a) State/Tribal2018
OK Dept of Env Quality4B02F19101OKBCRLF2022


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Assessment Activities at this Property

ActivityEPA FundingStart DateCompletion DateCAAccomplishment Counted?Counted When?
Phase I Environmental Assessment$8,086.0001/17/201803/22/2018Inter-Tribal Environmental Council - Cherokee Nation
Phase I Environmental Assessment$5,475.0001/17/201803/22/2018Inter-Tribal Environmental Council - Cherokee Nation
Phase I Environmental Assessment$5,500.0001/17/201803/22/2018Cherokee NationYFY19


Is Cleanup Necessary? Yes
EPA Assessment Funding: $19,061.00
Leveraged Funding:
Total Funding: $19,061.00


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Climate Adaption and Mitigation - Planning or Assessment

Selected Strategy(ies)Explanatory Text
OtherEnter additional planning or assessment activities that incorporate strategies to address impacts from extreme weather events and natural disasters.


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Contaminants and Media


Asbestos
NOT Cleaned up
Building Materials
Air
NOT Cleaned up
NOT Cleaned up


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Cleanup Activities

There are no current cleanup activities.


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Total ACRES Cleaned Up: 2
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Climate Adaption and Mitigation - Demolition or Cleanup

There is no data for Climate Adaption and Mitigation - Demolition or Cleanup.


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Institutional and Engineering Controls

U
No
U
No


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Redevelopment and Other Leveraged Accomplishments

There are no current redevelopment activities.


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Climate Adaption and Mitigation - Redevelopment

Selected Strategy(ies)Explanatory Text
N/AThis property does not incorporate redevelopment activities to address impacts from extreme weather events and natural disasters. If no activities were incorporated, select this option.


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Additional Property Attributes

Former Use: The property is currently not in use with the exception of once a year for ceremonial purposes. The property is developed with buildings and structures, all of which are deteriorating. In the past this property was used for tourism purposes. The main building, Indian City Lodge was used as a museum and a gift shop. Behind the Indian City Lodge there are 7 Indian Villages that contain multiple structures that went along with the museum. The villages and Indian City Lodge were constructed in 1955. Other buildings located on the property include: The Camp Ground Building, Large Metal Building, Bath House, Concession Stands, Water Distribution Area that contains six (6) structures and Ceremonial Grounds. The dates of construction for these buildings is unknown. In 1862 the Tonkawa Massacre took place at Indian City, making Indian City the site of a major historical event. There are four (4) caves located on the property, according to The Oklahoma Archaeological Survey. ITEC staff was did not view the caves due to cultural sensitivity. According to The Oklahoma Archaeological Survey and interviewees there are human remains and unmarked graves still located on the property.

According to the Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) Report: "...On October 24, 1862 the Tonkawa Massacre took place at Indian City, making Indian City the site of a major historical event... The actual location of the massacre has never been searched or documented but was placed by Kiowa oral traditions just south of the bluffs where Indian City now exists... The event was highlighted as one of the main attractions for Indian City when it started in the 1950's... In the past, the... property was utilized as a museum and tourist attraction... and said to be in business in the mid 1950's... The Indian City Lodge was a museum and gift shop... The Camp Ground Building... construction was between 1965 and 1975... in the past this building was used as a Kampgrounds of America (KOA). and was in business last in the 80's according to interviewees..."

According to the Asbestos Sampling Report: "...The Indian City Lodge was... open to the public from the 1950's to the 2000's... Friable, NF Cat I and NF Cat II asbestos containing materials... are located within... the Campground Building and Indian City Lodge with a condition of significantly damaged..."

According to the Statement of Interest for Brownfields Subgrant application: "...The property currently is only using the portion (dance grounds) of the property for Ceremonies for the Kiowa Tribe... The Kiowa Tribe is eager to revitalize this property to be a Multi-Cultural Center and Tourist Attraction..."
Enrolled: 01/17/2018


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