Alabama–Coushatta Tribe of Texas
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The Alabama–Coushatta Tribe of Texas (Alabama: Albaamaha–Kosaatihaha, Coushatta: Albaamoha–Kowassaatiha) is a federally recognized tribe of Alabama and Koasati in Polk County, Texas, United States. These peoples are descended from members of the historic Muscogee or Creek Confederacy of numerous tribes in the Southeastern U.S., particularly Georgia and Alabama.
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Alabama–Coushatta Tribe of Texas
Albaamaha–Kosaatihaha Albaamoha–Kowassaatiha | |
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Coordinates: 30°42′49.89″N 94°40′22.97″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Texas |
County | Polk |
Established | 1854 |
Government | |
• Type | Tribal council |
• Chief | Donnis B. Battise |
• Tribal Council Chairman | Rick Sylestine |
• Tribal Council | Council Members
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Area | |
• Total | 4,593.7 acres (1,859.0 ha) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 679 |
• Density | 95/sq mi (37/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−5 (Central Time Zone) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (Central Daylight Time) |
Area code | 936 |
Website | https://www.alabama-coushatta.com |
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They are one of three federally recognized tribes in Texas.[4] As of 2022, the tribe has over 1,200 members with 589 residing on the Texas reservation.[5]