Tags: Ethnic Group.

The Poarch Band of Creek Indians is the only federally recognized tribe of Native Americans in Alabama. (The state has recognized eight other tribes.) Historically speaking the Muskogee language they were formerly known as the Creek Nation East of the Mississippi. They are located mostly in Escambia County. Since the late twentieth century they have operated three gaming casinos and a hotel.

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