Nacogdoche facts for kids
Sabine River, Texas
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| Total population | |
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| Assimilated into Caddo Nation | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
 United States(  Oklahoma, formerly  Texas) |
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| Languages | |
| Hasinai, English | |
| Religion | |
| Traditional tribal religion | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Other Hasinai tribes: Hainai, Nabedache, Nabiti, Nacono, Nadaco, Nasoni, Nechaui, Neche |
The Nacogdoche (pronounced Nah-koh-DOH-chee) are a Native American tribe. They are part of the larger Caddo group. They originally lived in what is now eastern Texas. Today, many Nacogdoche people are part of the Caddo Nation of Oklahoma.
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The Nacogdoche Story
The Nacogdoche tribe was a part of the Hasinai branch of the Caddo Confederacy. They were good friends with the Lower Nasoni tribe. Historically, they lived in eastern Texas. Their lands were between the Angelina and the Sabine River.
Early European Encounters
The Nacogdoche were first written about in 1541. A Spanish explorer named Hernando de Soto led an expedition. One of his group, the Gentleman of Elvas, wrote about the tribe. Later, in 1691, Francisco de Jesus Maria also wrote about them.
In 1716, Spanish priests came to the area. They were with explorer Domingo Ramón. They built a mission called Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe de los Nacogdoches. This mission was for the Nacogdoche and nearby tribes.
Around 1750, a Nacogdoche chief named Chacaiauchia spoke out. He demanded that all Spanish people leave Nacogdoches land. The mission stayed open until 1773. It closed briefly sometimes due to fears of French attacks.
Life and Trade
In 1752, the governor of Texas visited the Nacogdoche. Their main village was called Nevantin. It was located near where the city of Nacogdoches, Texas is today. This city was named after the tribe.
Even though Spain claimed their land, the Nacogdoche traded freely with the French. The French offered things like firearms, knives, cloth, and colorful dyes. In return, the Nacogdoche traded horses, animal hides, bear fat, beans, corn, and even Apache slaves.
Changes and Relocation
By the 1800s, the Nacogdoche population had greatly decreased. This was due to European diseases and conflicts. The remaining Nacogdoche people joined other Hasinai tribes.
Later, in the 1800s, they had to move. They were forced to relocate to the Wichita Reservation. This area was in what was then called Indian Territory. Today, this land is part of Oklahoma.
Other Names for the Tribe
The Nacogdoche tribe was also known by several other names. These include Nazadachotzi, Nacadocheeto, Nacodissy, Nacodochito, Nagodoche, Nasahossoz, Naugdoche, Nocodosh, and Neticatzi.
