Calcasieu Parish Lousiana

Alibamu Tribe

The Alibamu Indians, a Muskhogean tribe of the Creek confederacy, originally inhabited the Alabama River in south Alabama. Closely related to the Koasati, their early history is obscured but suggests migration from a western region. They engaged in conflicts with the French in the early 18th century and later relocated after France ceded control of the territory to Britain. Known for their warlike nature, they practiced unique customs and cultivated the land, with remnants of the tribe eventually settling in Louisiana and Texas.

Attacapa Tribe

The Attacapa, part of the Attacapan linguistic family, inhabited the Calcasieu Parish in Louisiana, particularly around Middle Lake, in the early 19th century. Their territory, known as the Old Attacapa country, extended across several parishes. Historical accounts document their involvement in conflicts and their customs, such as the role of women in agriculture and mounding practices. By the late 19th century, the Attacapa population had dwindled, with only a few survivors reported by Gatschet in 1885, marking a significant decline for the tribe.