Taposa

Taposa Indians

The Taposa tribe’s linguistic connections suggest they belonged to the Muskhogean stock, closely associated with the Chickasaw and Chakchiuma. They were first documented by Iberville and De Montigny in 1699, with their village located near the Chakchiuma as seen on a 1733 map. Historical accounts indicate the Taposa had around 25 cabins, indicating a smaller population compared to the Chakchiuma, with later references often grouping them together. Their early territory was situated along the Yazoo River, near their allied neighbors.

Taposa Tribe

The Taposa Indians were a small tribe historically located along the Yazoo River in Mississippi. Mentioned by Iberville in 1699 and referred to as Tapouchas by Baudry des Lozières in 1802, they lived in proximity to the Ofogoula and Chakchiuma tribes. By 1730, the Taposa had settled in 25 cabins and were likely part of a confederation with the Chickasaw, sharing a common language. Their presence remains largely undocumented beyond these few references.