Native Peoples of South Carolina The First South Carolinians

Tribes In South Carolina Up Country: Keowees, Cherokees, Catawbas, Saludas Midlands: Congarees, Savannahs, Waterees, Waxhaws, Cherawa, Peedees, Santees, Westoes Low Country: Waccamaws, Seewees, Wandos, Etiwans, Kiawahs, Eidstos, Combahees, Yamasees, Wimbees

Location of Tribes in South Carolina Map by SCIway

Homes Up Country: Rectangular with logs and branches covered with clay Low Country: Circular with bent poles covered with bark or moss

Government Council Representatives Vote Chief Clans

Description Tall and healthy Reddish brown skin Long black hair Flattened heads – cradle board Clothing: hides, skins, Spanish moss, cloth

Food Hunt: Small and large game (animals) Fish Grew: Maize, beans, peas, squash Gather: Fruits, nuts

Culture Fun: Games, contest Music: drums, rattles Pottery: Cooking, containers Basketry: Containers

Cherokee Alphabet

Artifacts Things left by the First South Carolinians Items found include arrowheads, spearheads, pottery Artifacts have been found all over the state Museums have artifacts on display

Legends/Place Names Issaqueena Falls named for Indian girl who fell over the falls Table Rock said to be where a great Indian chief ate

Credits All photos are from the Library of Congress and American Memory Collection unless otherwise noted. Information from At Home In South Carolina.