Nanatsoho facts for kids
The Nanatsoho were a Native American tribe. They lived near the borders of what are now Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas.
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The Nanatsoho Tribe: A Look at Their History
The Nanatsoho tribe was a part of the Kadohadacho group. This group belonged to the larger Caddo Confederacy. The Caddo Confederacy was a powerful alliance of many Caddo-speaking tribes.
In the late 1600s and early 1700s, the Nanatsoho settled along the Great Bend of the Red River. This area is now in Bowie and Red River Counties in Texas.
First European Contact with the Nanatsoho
A French adventurer named Henri Joutel was the first European known to meet the Nanatsoho. This meeting happened in 1687.
Later, in 1719, another French explorer, Jean-Baptiste Bénard de la Harpe, met with Nanatsoho leaders. This meeting took place at a Nasoni village.
On April 7, 1719, La Harpe visited the Nanatsoho settlement. It was located on the north bank of the Red River, in what is now Oklahoma. The Nanatsoho lived between the Nasoni and Kadohadacho tribes.
Life and Resources of the Nanatsoho
Their village was close to a river crossing, or ford. This location gave Nanatsoho hunters great access to many animals. They hunted buffalo, beaver, and black bear. These animals were found near the smaller rivers that flowed into the Red River.
The Nanatsoho Today
Over time, in the 1800s, the Nanatsoho joined other Kadohadacho tribes. Today, their descendants are part of the Caddo Nation of Oklahoma.
Other Names for the Nanatsoho
The Nanatsoho tribe was also known by several other names. These names include Natsoho, Natsoo, Natsoto, Nadsoo, Natsvto, and Nathosos.
Where the Nanatsoho Name Lives On
Nanatsoho Springs in Texas was named after this tribe.
