The Creek

The name "Creek" came from the shortening of Ocheese Creek Indians a name given by the English to the native people living along the Ocheese Creek. In time, the name was given to all groups of the Native American Confederacy. All tribes living in Georgia were known to be good hunters and farmers so food was usually not a problem within the tribes. Foods ranging from coastal varieties to fruits and berries. Farmers were noted …

…known throughout this region and all of North America. I chose the creeks because in the book True Women by Janice Woods Windle, the creek people play a major role in the story line so I thought it would be nice to find out about them. I have found useful information on this tribe and it will help me know more about not only this tribe but in Indians in general. Bibliography hey it's me