Santee tribe

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The Santee Indian Organization, a remnant tribe, was officially recognized by the South Carolina Commission for Minority Affairs, January 27, 2006. Historically it was a small tribe (est. 3000 around 1600 AD), speaking a Siouan language and centered in the area of the present town of Santee, South Carolina, which was alongside the Santee River, now Lake Marion.


Native American mound next to Lake Marion (formerly Santee River, South Carolina is thought to be the easternmost representative of the Mississippian mounds.
Native American mound next to Lake Marion (formerly Santee River, South Carolina is thought to be the easternmost representative of the Mississippian mounds.



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