Centuries of history are tied to one Tribe in Alabama—what you need to know about the Poarch Creek Indians

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Poarch Creek Pow Wow (Poarch Creek Indians) Tribe In Alabama
PCI is known for many cultural events, like the Poarch Creek Pow Wow. (Poarch Creek Indians)

Despite a scattering of indigenous peoples in the 16th century, the Poarch Creek Indians (PCI) have lived together for almost 200 years around the land where the current reservation is in Poarch, Alabama—less than one hour from Mobile.

They became federally recognized in 1984 and remain the only Tribe in Alabama with this designation. They have reinvested in 40+ businesses across a range of industries like OWA Parks and Resort, Wind Creek Hospitality and more.

Read on for all you need to know about the economic and cultural impact of PCI.

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Poarch Creek Indians

Callie Morrison
Callie Morrison
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