State recognized in 1971. Settled on Great Coharie River in the mid 1700's. Allies of Tuscarora and Neusiok Indian Tribes. Tribal center is here.
Topics Related to Tuscarora War
A Tuscarora Indian community, destroyed by Col. John Barnwell's S.C. forces in Tuscarora War, 1712. Site is nearby.
Tuscarora stronghold. Site of decisive battle of the Tuscarora War, March 20-23, 1713, when 950 Indians were killed or captured. Site 1 mi. N.
Fortified Indian town & site of the Tuscarora conspiracy of Sept., 1711. Capitulated, 1712, after a 10-day siege by Col. John Barnwell. Site is 4 mi. N.
Leader in Tuscarora and S.C. Indian Wars. One of original Cape Fear settlers. Founded Brunswick, 1726. His plantation was 3 mi. SE.
Constructed by Colonel John Barnwell of South Carolina in campaign against the Tuscarora Indians in April, 1712. Remains are 2 mi. N. E.