Eastern Shawnee Reservation

The Eastern Shawnee, distinct from those in the Cherokee Nation, were settled in their reservation in 1833. This group consists of 79 individuals, maintaining a strong sense of cultural identity and language. While they primarily engage in farming and stock raising, their educational and religious practices are lacking, with few children attending school. Chiefly heritage governs their leadership, and they follow traditional customs, although certain practices, like polygamy, have been abandoned. The tribe shows signs of growth and increased energy in land management.