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Chitimacha Indians

Four miles north are the remnants of once forceful Indian tribe. Decimated by war with French, 1706-1718, Many became slaves to colonists. The Chitimacha were the finest basketweavers of time. Text

Located in Baldwin, LA, Dist. 3, Hwy 90, St. Mary Parish. 31




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