Akokisa
Historic Indigenous tribe of Texas / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Akokisa?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
The Akokisa (also known as the Accokesaws, Arkokisa, or Orcoquiza[1]) were an Indigenous tribe who lived on Galveston Bay and the lower Trinity and Sabine rivers in Texas, primarily in the present-day Greater Houston area.[2] They were a band of the Atakapa Indians, closely related to the Atakapa of Lake Charles, Louisiana.[3]
Quick Facts Total population, Regions with significant populations ...
Total population | |
---|---|
ceased to exist as a tribe | |
Regions with significant populations | |
United States (Southeastern Texas) | |
Languages | |
Atakapa | |
Religion | |
Christianity, Indigenous religion | |
Related ethnic groups | |
other Atakapa peoples |
Close