Native Peoples of South Carolina The First South Carolinians
Native Peoplesof
South CarolinaThe First South Carolinians
Tribes In South Carolina
• Up Country: Keowees, Cherokees, Catawbas, Saludas
• Midlands: Congarees, Savannahs, Waterees, Waxhaws, Cherawa, Peedees, Santees, Westoes
• Low Country: Waccamaws, Seewees, Wandos, Etiwans, Kiawahs, Eidstos, Combahees, Yamasees, Wimbees
Location of Tribes in South Carolina
Map by SCIway
Homes
• Up Country: Rectangular with logs and branches covered with clay
• Low Country: Circular with bent poles covered with bark or moss
Government
• Council• Representatives• Vote• Chief• Clans
Description
• Tall and healthy• Reddish brown skin• Long black hair• Flattened heads –
cradle board• Clothing: hides,
skins, Spanish moss, cloth
Food
• Hunt: Small and large game (animals)
• Fish• Grew: Maize,
beans, peas, squash
• Gather: Fruits, nuts
Culture
• Fun: Games, contest
• Music: drums, rattles
• Pottery: Cooking, containers
• Basketry: Containers
Cherokee Alphabet
Artifacts
• Things left by the First South Carolinians
• Items found include arrowheads, spearheads, pottery
• Artifacts have been found all over the state
• Museums have artifacts on display
Legends/Place Names
• Issaqueena Falls named for Indian girl who fell over the falls
• Table Rock said to be where a great Indian chief ate
Credits
• All photos are from the Library of Congress and American Memory Collection unless otherwise noted.
• Information from At Home In South Carolina.