Waccamaw Siouan Tribe (State Tribe)
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Waccamaw Siouan Indians are one known as the "People of the Fallen Star. Historically Siouan-speaking, they are located predominantly in the southeastern North Carolina counties of Bladen and Columbus. Their congressional representative introduced a failed bill for federal recognition in 1948. North Carolina recognized the group in 1971.
The Waccamaw Siouan Indians are considered to be Waccamaw, as are the Waccamaw Indian People, a state-recognized tribe from South Carolina. However, the two are not affiliated with each other.
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Waccamaw Siouan Indians are one known as the "People of the Fallen Star. Historically Siouan-speaking, they are located predominantly in the southeastern North Carolina counties of Bladen and Columbus. Their congressional representative introduced a failed bill for federal recognition in 1948. North Carolina recognized the group in 1971.
USGS Region : Southeast
