Benjamin Glen Casey

Cherokee Indians

Where did they live? The Cherokee lived in the northeastern part of the state and the Tennessee River Valley.

Food/Hunting The Cherokee traditionally grew corn,beans,and squash. They hunted deer, bear, and elk.

Shelter They lived in log cabins with roofs made of bark.

Government Each Indian group had it’s own chief.

Religion Alabama Indians believed in a supreme being.

Rituals/Ceremonies The medicine man of the village usually led the Indians’ ceremonies. There was a ceremony before each hunt began. They held a ceremony when it was time to plant and when crops were harvested. There were also special ceremonies before a battle or when rain was needed.

Unique Facts They called themselves “the principal people.” One historian says that the name “Cherokee” was given to them by other tribes.