Tribal Historic Preservation Office

The Chitimacha Tribe has, through its Tribal Historic Preservation Officer (THPO), assumed duties of the State Historic Preservation Officer on trust lands as allowed under the National Historic Preservation Act [16 U.S.C. 470] Section 101 (d)(2). This office is partially funded by the National Park Service.

Kimberly S. Walden, M.Ed. is the THPO and therefore is the contact for Section 106 undertakings on tribal trust lands. Mrs. Walden is assisted by Dr. David Palmer, Deputy THPO and Mrs. Telah Robison, Cultural Assistant.

Agencies with “undertakings” on Chitimacha Tribal lands should contact the THPO office at:

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 661
Charenton, LA 70523

Physical Address:
3287 Chitimacha Trail
Charenton, LA 70523

337-923-9923; Fax- 337-923-6848
E-mail: THPO@chitimacha.gov

Kimberly Walden is also the contact for Section 106 consultation with the Chitimacha Tribe for “undertakings” off of current tribal lands. Agencies with “undertakings” in the following parishes of Chitimacha aboriginal lands should use the contact information above.

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Tribal Historic Preservation Office