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Muscogee (Creek)

Muscogee, also known as Creek, includes distinct town histories and contemporary communities. The Muscogee Nation is one contemporary government.

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Identity and context

Muscogee, also known as Creek, includes distinct town histories and contemporary communities. The Muscogee Nation is one contemporary government.

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A path for deeper reading

Focus the next stage of research on: Muscogee-authored history, town organization, removal and Mvskoke language. The sources below are selected reading paths; their authorship, dates and community scope should guide how they are used.

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[1902] · Named historical subject in archival guide

Creek & Seminole Nations, Indian Territory

The archive identifies the Creek and Seminole Nations as the map’s historical subjects. No current boundaries or particular modern government are inferred.

Historical scope: [1902]

Evidence for this connection: LOC guide: Creek and Seminole Nations, 1902 ↗

Library of Congress, Geography and Map Division; compiled and drawn by C. H. Dana. Rights record ↗

These map connections are a growing selection. Historical depictions do not establish current boundaries, and a link does not imply community authorship or endorsement.

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Governmentnps.govSource 2

Muscogee Nation - Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park (U.S. National Park Service)

Historical context for this entry. Read “Muscogee Nation - Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park (U.S. National Park Service)” with attention to the author, period covered, and communities named; compare with community-published accounts where available.

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https://www.nps.gov/ocmu/learn/historyculture/the-muscogee-nation.htm
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Academic / referencegeorgiaencyclopedia.orgSource 3

Muscogee (Creek) Indians - New Georgia Encyclopedia

Historical context for this entry. Read “Muscogee (Creek) Indians - New Georgia Encyclopedia” with attention to the author, period covered, and communities named; compare with community-published accounts where available.

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https://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/history-archaeology/muscogee-creek-indians/
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Suggested reading and supporting references

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Crazy Snake Rebellion of 1909 · 9 links

A historical topic within Muscogee history, not a separate people or a description of every community.

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