Events with tag - River Settlements

January 1, 12001 BC

First Native American Settlements Along Mississippi River

The first Native American settlements emerged along the Mississippi River around 12,000 BCE, establishing the foundation for complex civilizations that would thrive in the region for thousands of years.

January 1, 1000

Chickasaw Mississippi River Settlements

The Chickasaw people established their first settlements near the Mississippi River during the late 1600s, building a powerful presence that controlled strategic trading routes and maintained independence until their forced removal in the 1830s.

January 1, 1000

Choctaw Mississippi River Settlements

The Choctaw people established their first permanent settlements along the Mississippi River around 1000 CE, creating sophisticated networks of villages and trade routes that shaped their cultural identity and marked the beginning of their significant presence in the region.

January 1, 1550

Tunica Tribe Settlement on Mississippi River

The Tunica tribe established their first settlements along the Mississippi River in the late 16th century, creating a significant cultural and economic center that would shape the Lower Mississippi Valley's history.

June 15, 1673

Quapaw Tribe Migration

The Quapaw tribe's historic migration from the Ohio Valley to the Lower Mississippi Valley, establishing significant settlements along the Arkansas and Mississippi Rivers. Their arrival marked a crucial period in Native American history, documented by French explorers in 1673.