Traditional: Central South Carolina, in what is today known as the Piedmont, between the Altahah River and Santee River. Their principle town was named Talimico, which is Muskeogean for chief town. It was located about 10 miles north of where the Wateree River flowed into the Santee River.
Population Estimates – Cofitachiqui Indians
1670: 4000
Related SC Names – Cofitachiqui Indians
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History – Cofitachiqui Indians
In 1540, the Cofitachiqui were one of the most powerful and highly civilized tribes in the southeastern United States as was documented by de Soto's expedition and his interaction with the Queen of the Cofitachqui.
In 1671-1672, the Cofitachiqui were at war with the English.
In 1685, the tribe came to a sudden and unexplained end. It is likely that they joined the Catawba.
Alternate History – Cofitachiqui Indians
Opinions differ on the ethnic origin and language spoken by the Cofitachiqui. If the Cofitachiqui spoke Siouan, then they may have been a Santee Indian tribe with their village on the Santee River.
Dwellings – Cofitachiqui Indians
Their huts were covered with woven cane mats.
Their temple was very large, approximately 250 feer long and 100 feet wide with a pitched roof. It was decorated inside and out with shells and pearls.
Food – Cofitachiqui Indians
Farming – ?
Fishing – ?
Hunting – ?
Beliefs and Practices – Cofitachiqui Indians
Former chiefs and relatives were placed in the temple in wooden vaults. Most other southeastern tribes buried their dead.
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