Beaver Creek Indians
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A tribe of Native Americans located in South Carolina (USA) which achieved state recognition on January 27, 2006 but is still working toward federal recognition. The tribe was formed as a non-profit organization in 1998.
Their traditional lands are between the two forks of the Edisto River in Orangeburg County, and especially along Beaver Creek. Historical accounts refer to them in this area as far back as the 1700s. Most of the tribe members still live in this area and so have always farmed or held jobs within the local community.
Their original language family was Siouan (though today all speak English). Common family names within the tribe are: Chavis, Hutto, Williams, Barr, Bolin, Jackson, Huffman and Gleaton.
The tribe is goverened by a Chief (Louie Chavis) and a Vice Chief (Kenneth Adams) and a Tribal Council of nine members, and an Elders Council of five members. The tribe's current headquarters is in the Town of Salley, South Carolina.
