Marker Inscription
Who came into Texas early in the 19th century and have always been friendly with the whites.
Historical Marker
Alabama and Coushatti Indians, Village of
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About this site
Alabama and Coushatti Indians, Village of is a historical marker in Livingston, Polk County, dedicated in 1962. It is one of 50 historical markers documented in Polk County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 138 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.7210, -94.6704 near Livingston. The nearest cataloged historic site is Scott, Chief John (historical marker), about 0.4 miles away. Others within a short drive include Indian Baptist, Confederate Service of Alabama and Courshatta Indians, and Alabama-Coushatta Cemetery at Indian Village.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5373010381. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
History
This marker recalls the village of the Alabama and Coushatta Indians, two closely allied tribes who migrated westward from present Alabama and settled in the Big Thicket of Southeast Texas in the early nineteenth century. Known for their peaceful relations with settlers, the tribes were given a reservation east of Livingston in Polk County. The State of Texas placed the marker in 1936.
Sources: hmdb.orgtshaonline.org
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