Anthropological study (Louisiana Archaeological Survey and Antiquities Commission) no. 2

The Caddo Indians of Louisiana

Northwestern Louisiana was occupied by the Caddo Indians during the period of early Spanish, French, and American contacts. By combining history and archaeology, the Caddo story can be traced back for a thousand yearsa unique opportunity made possible by a long tradition of distinctive traits, especially in pottery forms and decorations. Our story of the Caddo Indians in Louisiana, therefore, begins around A.D. 800-900 and can be traced by archaeology well into the historic period. The center of Caddoan occupation during contact times and throughout their prehistoric development was along Red River and its tributaries, with extensions to other river valleys in the four-state area of northern Louisiana, southwestern Arkansas, eastern Texas, and eastern Oklahoma. The successful agriculture of these farming peoples was best adapted to the fertile valleys of major streams like the Red, Sabine, Angelina, Ouachita andin Oklahomathe Canadian and Arkansas rivers. In spite of their linguistic (language) connections with Plains tribes like the Wichita, Pawnee, and Arikara, the Caddos in Louisiana had customs much like those of other Southeastern tribes. They maintained trade and cultural contacts with the lower Mississippi Valley tribes of eastern and southern Louisiana for many centuries. ......Buy Now (To Read More)

Product details

Ebook Number: 67235
Author: Gregory, Hiram F.
Release Date: Jan 23, 2022
Format: eBook
Language: English
Publisher: Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation, and Tourism
Publication Date: 1978
Publisher Country: United States

Contributors

Contributor (Author): Webb, Clarence H., 1902-1999