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Jul 3, 2019 · The Native American Dwelling Site Found Near Cleveland Is A Historical Wonder. French Creek Reservation in Sheffield Village is a rich archaeological site with stunning natural landscapes and evidence of early Native American habitation.
- The Kickapoo Tribe*
- The Erie Tribe
- The Shawnee and Ohio Valley Tribes
The Kickapoo tribe branched out from a part of the Shawnee tribe, and linguists speculate that the word “Kickapoo” is a reinterpretation of the Shawnee word for “wanderers.” Speaking in a tonal language similar to Algonquian, the Kickapoo also used a distinct lingual code called “whistle speech” to communicate simple statements—today, considered a ...
The Erie tribe settled lakeside in Northern Ohio, giving way for European settlers to name Lake Erie after them. Erie tribal history is not well recorded, but their language bears distinct similarities to those of the Iroquois and Seneca tribes. Like other tribes in the area, they were known as an agrarian community and natural enemies to the Iroqu...
With noted ancestry from the Lenape (Delaware) tribe, the Shawnee were commonly known to migrate around Ohio at will. Archaeologists have also found evidence of villages in New York, Illinois and Georgia. In the mid-1600s, the Shawnee also had to travel due to pressure from the Iroquois and American settlers. With other Ohio Valley tribes in parts ...
- Jessie Walton
Archaeological evidence indicates that several Native American cultures established settlements in Sheffield over the ages, but by the mid-1600s few were left in northeastern Ohio. Soon after the War of 1812, hearty pioneers from New England began to recognize the natural attributes of northern Ohio.
Aug 10, 2015 · Around the time Stonehenge was being built in England, native peoples here in Ohio were building more humble structures. But an excavation this summer of an ancient settlement in Sheffield Village shows that early Ohioans lived pretty comfortably here 4,000 years ago.
- Jeff St. Clair
Jul 14, 2015 · A team has discovered the use of clay floors by Native Americans dating back 4,000 years in Sheffield, OH.
Oct 12, 2024 · Ohio’s Native American tribes have left an indelible mark on the state’s history and culture. From the ancient mound builders to the resilient survivors of forced relocation, these tribes have demonstrated remarkable strength, resilience, and cultural richness.
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Apr 6, 2021 · While Ohio may not be at the forefront of conversations today around Indigenous peoples and land ownership, a closer look reveals a past and arguably even a present fraught with struggle and hardship but also rich with heritage and culture.
