Tawasa Indians
The Tawasa, a tribe whose meaning remains unknown, spoke a dialect in the Timucuan division of the Muskhogean family. They were located in west Florida, near the confluence of the Chattahoochee and Flint Rivers, and later around Montgomery, Alabama. Documented by De Soto in 1540, the Tawasa experienced displacement due to attacks and treaties, ultimately migrating westward. Their population was noted in various censuses, reflecting a shift in identity over time. They are remembered for their historical contributions, particularly through the captive Lamhatty.