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Native American Tribes of Delaware

The original inhabitants of the area that is now Delaware included:


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 *The Lenni Lenape tribe (the Delawares)
*The Nanticoke tribe

See also our new Nanticoke and Delaware Tribe Facts for Kids pages!

There are no Indian reservations in Delaware today.

Most Delaware Native Americans were forced to migrate westward when European colonists took over the Delaware area. Today there are two federally recognized Delaware tribes in Oklahoma and one Delaware Indian tribe in Canada. Non-recognized Indian tribes and communities in Delaware include:

*Nanticoke Indian Association:
Rt. 4, Box 107A
Millsboro, DE 19966

Related links about American Indian history, culture and society in Delaware state:

*Delaware Prehistory: Archaeological information about the Delaware Indians from 12,000 BC to the 18th century.
*The Delaware Tribes: History and genealogy of American Indians in Delaware.

Recommended books about Delaware Native Americans:

*Delaware Indians: Introducing Delaware's Native American history and culture to kids.
*The Nanticoke Community of Delaware: Anthropology book on the Native Americans of Delaware.
*Indians of the Tidewater Country: The story of the native people of Maryland, Virginia and Delaware.
*The Delaware Indians: A History: In-depth study of native Delaware history, culture, and traditions.
*Legends of the Delaware Indians: Collection of Lenape folktales.



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