Peoples of Louisiana
Jena Band of Choctaw Indians
The Jena Band of Choctaw Indians is one of four Louisiana tribes recognized by the federal government and one of fifteen recognized by the state.
Catahoula
Catahoula Index
7.10 d.-e. Jena Band of Choctaw Indians
Ancestors of the Jena Band of Choctaw Indians avoided resettlement and remained in Louisiana following the Indian Removal Act of 1830.
Archaeology
Marksville Culture
This entry covers the prehistoric Marksville Culture during the Middle Woodland Period, 1–400 CE.
Peoples of Louisiana
Natchez Indians
The Natchez are an American Indian group that lived along the Lower Mississippi River during the rise of European colonialism.
6.8 a.-b., 6.9 g.-h. Natchez Indians
Both French and British colonists sought alliances with the Natchez Indians, an American Indian group with settlements along the Lower Mississippi River.
History
Natchez Revolt of 1729
The Natchez massacre of 1729 was the culmination of failed French colonial diplomacy with the Natchez Indians.
6.9 h., 6.10 a.–b. Natchez Revolt of 1729
When forced by a French commander to leave their village, Natchez men responded by attacking the French settlement of Fort Rosalie.
Archaeology
Native American Mounds
Louisiana boasts some of the most significant Native American earthen monuments in North America and ranks second only to Mississippi in the number of mound sites.
Archaeology
Troyville Culture
Dating to the Late Woodland Period, from 400 to 700 CE, the Troyville Culture is named for an archaeological site in Catahoula Parish.
Archaeology
Troyville Earthworks
Located near Jonesville, the Troyville earthworks are a Baytown period Native American archaeological site that dates from 400 to 700 CE.
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